He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993)
1h 38m
Running Time
December 11, 1993Release Date
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993)
1h 38m
Running Time
December 11, 1993Release Date
Plot.
Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.
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Cast & Crew.

Tony Leung Chiu-Wai
Chor Yuen

Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Tommy Chor Feng

Carina Lau Kar-Ling
Laura Watts

Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Yee / Lynn

Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Lee Kar Shing

Anita Lee Yuen-Wah
Sister Kan

Chor Yuen
Lord Watsons

Valerie Chow Kar-Ling
Dr. Jenny Chung

Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Chuen / Adult Lone

Michael Chow Man-Kin
Mr. Cheung

Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
Loanshark Fung

Chang Gan-Wing
Laura's Cousin

Jimmy Wong Wa-Wo
Bridge Player

Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Cinematographer

Helen Yung Hang-Lan
Yin

Pang Mei-Seung
Laura's Mother
Media.

Details.
Release DateDecember 11, 1993
Original Name新難兄難弟
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 38m
Filming LocationsHong Kong, China
Genres
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Wiki.
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (新難兄難弟) is a 1993 Hong Kong comedy-drama film starring Tony Leung Ka-fai and Tony Leung Chiu-wai, who are unrelated, playing father and son. Directed by Peter Chan and Lee Chi-ngai, the film also stars Carina Lau, Anita Yuen and Lawrence Cheng.
The film is a remake of the 1960 film My Intimate Partners. The title is a pun on "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", a hit single for The Hollies in 1969 and for Neil Diamond in 1970.
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