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A Respectable Tutor
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A Respectable Tutor

1959-05-06 · 116 min · Not rated

Romance · Music

The Prime Minister's daughter, Kong Yeuk-mui, is attracted by the private tutor, Chow Yuk-pui. However, the Prime Minister despises Pui's lowly background and banishes him. Kong disowns her father, hoping to marry Pui when he achieves honours in the imperial exam. Meanwhile, Mui's brother Tak-chu prepares for the exam under Pui's tutorship. Pui and Chu, take the money Mui gives them and head for the capital. Unfortunately, Pui has himself fallen ill. Considering that the examination day is approaching, he gives all the travel expenses to Chu and urges him to set off. Mui resides at Loquat Alley, longing for Pui's honourable return. One day, she comes across a beggar, when she recognises it is Pui, her heart breaks. Chu who has newly been appointed Top Scholar, arrives and tells her sister the whole story. Nevertheless, Pui's sister is chosen to be the imperial concubine. Benefiting from this bond, Pui becomes the Royal Brother and works as the court secretary and weds Mui.

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Directors
Chiang Wai-Kwong
Production companies
Tao Yuen Motion Picture Development Company
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yam Kim-FaiYam Kim-FaiChow Yuk-pui
Pak Suet-SinPak Suet-SinKong Yeuk-mui
Poon Yat-OnKong Chun-hang
Lai Kam-SingKong Tak-chu
Bing-Yee YamShum Suet-ying
Lee Hong KumChow Sik-hung
Cheung Sing-FeiCheung Hau-yan
Pak Fung-yingChun Ngan
Yiu Yee-Wan4th brother's wife
Choi Fai-Lam
Sun Liu Hap-waiTaoist Monk
Lau Wing-lamSongstress
Leung Kwong
Lau Hak-suenLau Hak-suenCheung Hin

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