Father and Son
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-YauKwun-sing Ng, the fatherY Yuen Siu-Fai'Shrimpy' Ng, the son
Yung Siu-YiLan-tin Ng, Shrimpy's auntK Kwai-Lam CheungShrimpy's classmate
Chow Chi-SingNg's colleagueH Heung HoiOffice workerF Fung-Yee Lamteacher
Lee Chinglover of Tsi Law-lin/patron of Shrimpy's flowerL Luolian Zilover of Lee Ching/patron of Shrimpy's flower
Wong Man-LeiMrs Sek
Wong Cho-SanUncle ChungS Siu-Hoi YuenJi-keung Sek, her sonWhere to watch
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Release date 1954-01-07
Countries Hong Kong SAR China · Hong Kong
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