A Respectable Tutor
枇杷巷口故人來
Synopsis
The Prime Minister's daughter, Kong Yeuk-mui, is attracted by the private tutor, Chow Yuk-pui. However, the Prime Minister despises Pui's lowly background and banishes him. Kong disowns her father, hoping to marry Pui when he achieves honours in the imperial exam. Meanwhile, Mui's brother Tak-chu prepares for the exam under Pui's tutorship. Pui and Chu, take the money Mui gives them and head for the capital. Unfortunately, Pui has himself fallen ill. Considering that the examination day is approaching, he gives all the travel expenses to Chu and urges him to set off. Mui resides at Loquat Alley, longing for Pui's honourable return. One day, she comes across a beggar, when she recognises it is Pui, her heart breaks. Chu who has newly been appointed Top Scholar, arrives and tells her sister the whole story. Nevertheless, Pui's sister is chosen to be the imperial concubine. Benefiting from this bond, Pui becomes the Royal Brother and works as the court secretary and weds Mui.
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Yam Kim-Fai
Chow Yuk-pui
Pak Suet-Sin
Kong Yeuk-mui
Poon Yat-On
Kong Chun-hang
Lai Kam-Sing
Kong Tak-chu
Bing-Yee Yam
Shum Suet-ying
Lee Hong Kum
Chow Sik-hung
Cheung Sing-Fei
Cheung Hau-yan
Pak Fung-ying
Chun Ngan
Yiu Yee-Wan
4th brother's wife
Choi Fai-Lam
Sun Liu Hap-wai
Taoist Monk
Lau Wing-lam
Songstress
Leung Kwong
Lau Hak-Suen
Cheung Hin
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiang Wai-Kwong
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiang Wai-Kwong
- Original Score
- Tong Tik-Sang
- Original Title
- 枇杷巷口故人來
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiang Wai-Kwong
Chiang Wai-Kwong, Tong Tik-Sang
Tong Tik-Sang
Poon Chiu
Law Shun-wah, Wong To, Lee Kit-Fong
Department Leadership Roster
Chiang Wai-Kwong
Director
Chiang Wai-Kwong
Screenplay
Wong To
Producer
Lee Kit-Fong
Producer
Poon Chiu
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is A Respectable Tutor about?
The Prime Minister's daughter, Kong Yeuk-mui, is attracted by the private tutor, Chow Yuk-pui. However, the Prime Minister despises Pui's lowly background and banishes him. Kong disowns her father, hoping to marry Pui when he achieves honours in the imperial exam. Meanwhile, Mui's brother Tak-chu prepares for the exam under Pui's tutorship. Pui and Chu, take the money Mui gives them and head for the capital. Unfortunately, Pui has himself fallen ill. Considering that the examination day is approaching, he gives all the travel expenses to Chu and urges him to set off. Mui resides at Loquat Alley, longing for Pui's honourable return. One day, she comes across a beggar, when she recognises it is Pui, her heart breaks. Chu who has newly been appointed Top Scholar, arrives and tells her sister the whole story. Nevertheless, Pui's sister is chosen to be the imperial concubine. Benefiting from this bond, Pui becomes the Royal Brother and works as the court secretary and weds Mui.
Who directed A Respectable Tutor?
A Respectable Tutor was directed by Chiang Wai-Kwong.
Who stars in A Respectable Tutor?
The principal cast of A Respectable Tutor includes Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Poon Yat-On, Lai Kam-Sing, Bing-Yee Yam.
When was A Respectable Tutor released and how long is it?
A Respectable Tutor was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for A Respectable Tutor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Respectable Tutor was composed by Tong Tik-Sang.