Ah Fai, the Dumb
天才與白痴
Synopsis
Mentally-challenged Fai (Eric Kot Manfai) lives a simple life with his mother, but he is eventually abandoned by her when she leaves him to get remarried. Living with a family friend, Fai bumps his head in a serious accident, and the subsquent surgery turns him into a genius. However, Fai's gain in intelligence also means the loss of the innocence he once had.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Chiu
- Original Title
- 天才與白痴
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Cameron Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Chiu
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Derek Chiu
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What is Ah Fai, the Dumb about?
Mentally-challenged Fai (Eric Kot Manfai) lives a simple life with his mother, but he is eventually abandoned by her when she leaves him to get remarried. Living with a family friend, Fai bumps his head in a serious accident, and the subsquent surgery turns him into a genius. However, Fai's gain in intelligence also means the loss of the innocence he once had.
Who directed Ah Fai, the Dumb?
Ah Fai, the Dumb was directed by Derek Chiu.
Who stars in Ah Fai, the Dumb?
The principal cast of Ah Fai, the Dumb includes Eric Kot Man-Fai, Athena Chu Yan, Ada Choi Siu-Fan, Law Kar-Ying, Andy Hui Chi-On.
When was Ah Fai, the Dumb released and how long is it?
Ah Fai, the Dumb was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.