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19591h 36m

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.

Key Information & Fast Facts

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

Director

Lee Sun-fung

Screenplay & Story

Lee Siu-Hung, Ba Jin

Film Editing

Chow Chi-Hap

Producers

Chu Tsi-Kwai

Department Leadership Roster

Lee Sun-fung

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

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

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.