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
Chor Yuen
Tony Leung Ka-Fai
Tommy Chor Feng
Carina Lau Kar-Ling
Laura Watts
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Yee / Lynn
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Chuen / Adult Lone
Helen Yung Hang-Lan
Yin
Anita Lee Yuen-Wah
Sister Kan
Chor Yuen
Lord Watsons
Pang Mei-Seung
Laura's Mother
Valerie Chow Kar-Ling
Dr. Jenny Chung
Michael Chow Man-Kin
Mr. Cheung
Waise Lee Chi-Hung
Lee Kar Shing
Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah
Loanshark Fung
Andy Lam Kwok-Wah
Cinematographer
Chang Gan-Wing
Laura's Cousin
Jimmy Wong Wa-wo
Bridge Player
Poon Fong-Fong
Siu Guen
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Photographer
Kim Yip Kwong-Kim
Dr. Chi / Bass Player / Rickshaw-man
Teddy Chan Tak-Sum
Kee
Jacob Cheung
Uncle Mark Seven
Hang-Lan Yung
Yan
Alexander Chan Mong-Wah
Fire Department Worker
Chan Wing-Chiu
Housing Authority Staff
Lee Hiu-Tung
Bo-Bo
Hau Woon-Ling
Rickshaw Passenger
Andrew Kam
Sergeant Rocky
Hoh Wan
Kee's Father
Ng Cheuk-Lung
Young Chor Yuen
Wong Hei-Yeung
Young Lone
Quinton Wong Liu-Che
Chow Gut
Cheung Siu
Old Man
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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