The Mischievous Age (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1981, The Mischievous Age is a drama film directed by Yang Chuan.
What it’s about. Fong, a fresh graduate and ardent teacher, starts her career in a secondary school. The school is full of problems: not only are students engaged in gambling and smoking, their vices are ignored by teachers who are too busily involved in stock market speculation to take any notice. In Fong's eyes, even the most enthusiastic teacher is no exception. Fong is disappointed but, against all the odds, she decides to remedy the situation. Hui Bun, who has been guilty of misbehaviour in school, tries to lure his girlfriend, Ng Ching-man, to work as a night club hostess. Another girl, Ho Ching-ching, who was originally a very good student, becomes desperate for money when she has to take up the responsibility of supporting her family. She must attend to urgent expenses, such as paying for a wheelchair for her handicapped sister, so she decides to work with Ng and another schoolgirl, Lo On-nay, as a night club hostess.
Who’s in it. The Mischievous Age stars Alex Man as Teacher Chow, Nora Tsang Pui-Kei as Fong Yin Ping, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan as Ho Ching Ching and David Lau as Yue Fei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Mischievous Age has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mischievous Age page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mischievous Age tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mischievous Age (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mischievous Age change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mischievous Age worth watching?
- The Mischievous Age holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mischievous Age?
- The Mischievous Age stars Alex Man, Nora Tsang Pui-Kei, Elaine Chow Sau-Lan, David Lau and Kent Cheng Jak-Si.
- When was The Mischievous Age released?
- The Mischievous Age was released in 1981.