6.3My Dear Son · 1989
My Dear Son (1989) is a film directed by David Chiang Da-Wei, starring Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu.
6.3Overview
Peter Ho is a low-level employee at a prestigious firm in Central, but he hides a secret from his stodgy bosses. Peter's family is exceptionally poor, and his father is actually an infamous street performer who sings off-color songs for donations on the street. Peter manages to progress in his job, and even begins to date his boss' daughter. But when the truth of his background is discovered, Peter is summarily fired. Bitter and angry, Peter joins the triads along with his pal, and finds new romance with the luminous Maggie Cheung. When given the chance, Peter even uses his new underworld position to threaten his previous boss! But Peter sinks too far into the triad underworld, and soon not even his family can be spared from violence. A harrowing drama that progresses from social critique to triad indictment, My Dear Son runs the full gamut of emotions to deliver a tough and truthful message about the choices we make in life.
Cast
Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei, Lau Ching-Wan, Paul Chun Pui, Wong Wan-Choi, Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
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What is "My Dear Son" about?
Peter Ho is a low-level employee at a prestigious firm in Central, but he hides a secret from his stodgy bosses. Peter's family is exceptionally poor, and his father is actually an infamous street performer who sings off-color songs for donations on the street. Peter manages to progress in his job, and even begins to date his boss' daughter. But when the truth of his background is discovered, Peter is summarily fired. Bitter and angry, Peter joins the triads along with his pal, and finds new romance with the luminous Maggie Cheung. When given the chance, Peter even uses his new underworld position to threaten his previous boss! But Peter sinks too far into the triad underworld, and soon not even his family can be spared from violence. A harrowing drama that progresses from social critique to triad indictment, My Dear Son runs the full gamut of emotions to deliver a tough and truthful message about the choices we make in life.
When was "My Dear Son" released?
My Dear Son was released in 1989.
Who stars in "My Dear Son"?
The cast includes Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung Biu, Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei.
