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Basic Impulse

1992-12-10 · 84 min · ★ 4.7

Comedy · Romance · Fantasy

Kitty flopped in participation of the Hong Kong beauty contest and became a laughing stock among her colleagues. They used to make fun of her throughout the days. However, her luck changes. She came to know a prince of her dream....

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Directors
Cha Chuen-Yee
Production companies
Concept Link Productions Ltd.
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 481,231

Top Cast

Ivy Leung Si-ManIvy Leung Si-ManKitty
Michael Tao Tai-yuMichael Tao Tai-yuMing
Cindy Yip Sin-YiCindy Yip Sin-YiCarman
Lee Chung-lingLee Chung-lingTaxi Driver
Benz Hui Siu-hungBenz Hui Siu-hungMing's Father
Chui Bo-LunChui Bo-LunJohn
Ho Pak-KwongHo Pak-KwongHooker's Customer
Florence Kwok Siu-wanFlorence Kwok Siu-wan
Lam Chiu-WingLam Chiu-Wing
Chu KongCarman's Father

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