Father and Son
父與子
Synopsis
After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
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Cheung Wood-Yau
Kwun-sing Ng, the father
Yuen Siu-Fai
'Shrimpy' Ng, the son
Yung Siu-Yi
Lan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's aunt
Kwai-Lam Cheung
Shrimpy's classmate
Chow Chi-Sing
Ng's colleague
Heung Hoi
Office worker
Fung-Yee Lam
teacher
Lee Ching
lover of Tsi Law-lin/patron of Shrimpy's flower
Luolian Zi
lover of Lee Ching/patron of Shrimpy's flower
Wong Man-Lei
Mrs Sek
Wong Cho-San
Uncle Chung
Siu-Hoi Yuen
Ji-keung Sek, her son
Gam Lau
Mrs Chung, landlady
Chow Chi-Sing
Old Lee/ Neighbour
Cho-Cho Lai
Head teacher at prestigious school
Ling Mung
Office assistant at Ng's office
Yu Wai-Fun
Teacher
Lee Pang-Fei
Manager Kam at Ng's office
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ng Wui
- Screenplay & Story
- Cheng Kang
- Original Score
- Yip Shun-Chi
- Original Title
- 父與子
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ng Wui
Cheng Kang
Yip Shun-Chi
Yu Shun
Wong Hang
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Hang
Producer
Yu Shun
Editor
Cheng Kang
Screenplay
Ng Wui
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father and Son
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What is Father and Son about?
After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
Who directed Father and Son?
Father and Son was directed by Ng Wui.
Who stars in Father and Son?
The principal cast of Father and Son includes Cheung Wood-Yau, Yuen Siu-Fai, Yung Siu-Yi, Kwai-Lam Cheung, Chow Chi-Sing.
When was Father and Son released and how long is it?
Father and Son was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Father and Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father and Son was composed by Yip Shun-Chi.