
Human Relationships
人倫
Synopsis
Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise known for producing quality films and co-founded by Lee, Human Relationships is adapted from writer Ba Jin's novel into film. The Yiu family moves into a manor. Mrs Yiu, while frustrated by the way her step-son is spoiled by her husband and mother-in-law, develops a friendship with a kid (Michael Lai) who steals flowers from the mansion's garden. She later learns that he is the son of the place's former owner whose downfall at middle age is the result of being spoiled when young. Lai was only a child but gained a foothold among seasoned veterans like Cheung Wood-yau, Ng Cho-fan and Pak Yin.
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- Director
- Lee Sun-fung
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Siu-Hung
- Original Title
- 人倫
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sun-fung
Lee Siu-Hung, Ba Jin
Chow Chi-Hap
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sun-fung
Director
Lee Siu-Hung
Screenplay
Chow Chi-Hap
Editor
Chu Tsi-Kwai
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Relationships
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What is Human Relationships about?
Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise known for producing quality films and co-founded by Lee, Human Relationships is adapted from writer Ba Jin's novel into film. The Yiu family moves into a manor. Mrs Yiu, while frustrated by the way her step-son is spoiled by her husband and mother-in-law, develops a friendship with a kid (Michael Lai) who steals flowers from the mansion's garden. She later learns that he is the son of the place's former owner whose downfall at middle age is the result of being spoiled when young. Lai was only a child but gained a foothold among seasoned veterans like Cheung Wood-yau, Ng Cho-fan and Pak Yin.
Who directed Human Relationships?
Human Relationships was directed by Lee Sun-fung.
Who stars in Human Relationships?
The principal cast of Human Relationships includes Michael Lai Siu-Tin, Ng Cho-Fan, Pak Yin, Cheung Wood-Yau, Wong Man-Lei.
When was Human Relationships released and how long is it?
Human Relationships was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
















