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Human Relationships

1959-12-09 · 96 min · Not rated

History · Drama

Lee Sun-fung is renowned for adapting literary classics for the silver screen. To commemorate the seventh anniversary of the Union Film Enterprise known for producing quality films and co-founded by Lee, Human Relationships is adapted from writer Ba Jin's novel into film. The Yiu family moves into a manor. Mrs Yiu, while frustrated by the way her step-son is spoiled by her husband and mother-in-law, develops a friendship with a kid (Michael Lai) who steals flowers from the mansion's garden. She later learns that he is the son of the place's former owner whose downfall at middle age is the result of being spoiled when young. Lai was only a child but gained a foothold among seasoned veterans like Cheung Wood-yau, Ng Cho-fan and Pak Yin.

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Directors
Lee Sun-fung
Production companies
Union Film Enterprises Ltd.
Countries
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Status
Released

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Michael Lai Siu-TinMichael Lai Siu-TinYang Zhaohan
Ng Cho-FanNg Cho-FanYang Mou-Chi
Pak YinPak YinMan Yun-Wa
Cheung Wood-YauCheung Wood-YauYu Kwok-Leung
Wong Man-LeiWong Man-Lei
Leung Chun-MatLeung Chun-Mat
Do Ping
Lee Yuet-ChingLee Yuet-Ching
Fung MingFung Ming
Wong Cho-SanWong Cho-San
Shek SauShek Sau
Yeung Yip-Wang
Lee Pang-FeiLee Pang-Fei
Ko Lo-ChuenKo Lo-Chuen
Yung Yuk-YiYung Yuk-Yi
Tong Kim-TingTong Kim-Ting
Go ChiuGo Chiu
Ma Siu-YingMa Siu-Ying
Chan Chui-Bing
Tai Sang-Po

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