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My Dear Son

May 25, 1989 · 1h 34m
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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.

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CAST

Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau
Ho Tin-Cheung/Peter
Maggie Cheung
Chow Fung
Bill Tung Biu
Ho Ka-Chai
Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei
Petty
Lau Ching-Wan
Maddy
Paul Chun Pui
Chun Shing
Wong Wan-Choi
Ricky Wong Chun-Tong
Directed by David Chiang Da-Wei

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Status
Released
Original language
CN
Budget
—
Revenue
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Production
In-Gear Film Production Co. Ltd.
Country
HK
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