My Dear Son

Story

Synopsis

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.

Director

David Chiang Da-Wei

Writers

Hau Chi-Keung

Country

Hong Kong

Release date

25 May 1989

Ensemble

Cast

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  Jacky Cheung Hok-Yau

  Ho Tin-Cheung/Peter

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  Maggie Cheung

  Chow Fung

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  Bill Tung Biu

  Ho Ka-Chai

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  Kathy Chow Hoi-Mei

  Petty

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  Lau Ching-Wan

  Maddy

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  Paul Chun Pui

  Chun Shing

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  Ricky Wong Chun-Tong

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  Wong Wan-Choi

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  Dion Lam

  Gang member

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  Kelvin Wong Siu

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  Pong Keung-Fai

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  Paco Yick Tin-Hung