Father and Son
Jan 07, 1954 · 1h 55m
Director
Ng WuiOverview
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.
Cast of Father and Son
Cheung Wood-YauKwun-sing Ng, the father
Yuen Siu-Fai'Shrimpy' Ng, the son
Yung Siu-YiLan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's aunt- Kwai-Lam CheungShrimpy's classmate
Chow Chi-SingNg's colleague- Heung HoiOffice worker
- Fung-Yee Lamteacher
Lee Chinglover of Tsi Law-lin/patron of Shrimpy's flower- Luolian Zilover of Lee Ching/patron of Shrimpy's flower
Wong Man-LeiMrs Sek
Wong Cho-SanUncle Chung- Siu-Hoi YuenJi-keung Sek, her son
Gam LauMrs Chung, landlady- Chow Chi-SingOld Lee/ Neighbour
Cho-Cho LaiHead teacher at prestigious school
Ling MungOffice assistant at Ng's office- Yu Wai-FunTeacher
Lee Pang-FeiManager Kam at Ng's office- Ng TungManager's assistant at Ng's office
Pak YinSpring (1953)'s actress in Grandview Film Studio/patron
Ng Cho-FanSpring (1953)'s actor in Grandview Film Studio/Shrimpy's patron
Siu Yin-FeiFar Away (1954)'s actress in Grandview Film Studio/patron- Lee TitFar Away (1954) Grandview Film Studio/patron
- Yip Ping
Crew of Father and Son
About Father and Son
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…
When was Father and Son released?
Father and Son was released on January 7, 1954.
How long is Father and Son?
Father and Son runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).
Who directed Father and Son?
Father and Son was directed by Ng Wui.
Who is in the cast of Father and Son?
The cast of Father and Son includes 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) and Chow Chi-Sing (Ng's colleague).