A Mother's Tears
慈母淚
Synopsis
This script was adapted from a Rediffusion Radio airwave novel, written by Lang Wun and read on-air by his wife Ngai Mun. Ngai Mun also acted in this film. Wang (Cheung Ying) worked himself to an early death. His wife Ching (Hung Sin Nui) raised their three children all by herself. Eldest son Kei (also played by Cheung Ying) was spoiled and grew up to be a robber. Middle child, daughter Ching-han, is materialistic and vain, and is later killed by Kei. Youngest son Leung (Yeung Fan) is diligent and ambitious, a great comfort to Ching. Hung Sin Nui played Ching from a young to an elderly woman, showing off her practiced, perfect acting skills. Chun Kim’s detailed portrayal of the relationship between the two generations set the stage for his later work Parents’ Hearts (1955).
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chun Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Chun Kim
- Original Score
- Lo Ka-Chi
- Original Title
- 慈母淚
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Hung Min Film Company
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Chun Kim
Lo Ka-Chi
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What is A Mother's Tears about?
This script was adapted from a Rediffusion Radio airwave novel, written by Lang Wun and read on-air by his wife Ngai Mun. Ngai Mun also acted in this film. Wang (Cheung Ying) worked himself to an early death. His wife Ching (Hung Sin Nui) raised their three children all by herself. Eldest son Kei (also played by Cheung Ying) was spoiled and grew up to be a robber. Middle child, daughter Ching-han, is materialistic and vain, and is later killed by Kei. Youngest son Leung (Yeung Fan) is diligent and ambitious, a great comfort to Ching. Hung Sin Nui played Ching from a young to an elderly woman, showing off her practiced, perfect acting skills. Chun Kim’s detailed portrayal of the relationship between the two generations set the stage for his later work Parents’ Hearts (1955).
Who directed A Mother's Tears?
A Mother's Tears was directed by Chun Kim.
Who stars in A Mother's Tears?
The principal cast of A Mother's Tears includes Hung Sin-Nui, Cheung Ying, Wong Cho-San, Yeung Fan, Bruce Lee.
When was A Mother's Tears released and how long is it?
A Mother's Tears was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for A Mother's Tears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Mother's Tears was composed by Lo Ka-Chi.