Parents' Hearts (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1955, Parents' Hearts is a notable film directed by Chun Kim.
What it’s about. Cantonese opera singer (Ma Sze-tsang) stretches beyond his limits to put his older son through college. When the opera troupe disbands, he works as a clown. Shamed, the son refuses his father support and secretly works to finance his education. A cultural history lesson as well, the story parallels the decline of Cantonese opera's popularity with economic and social misfortunes of the family.
Who’s in it. Parents' Hearts stars Jiasheng Lin, Wong Cho-San as Chu-kot Yu, Wong Man-Lei as Mother and Lam Ka-Sing as Chi-kuen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Parents' Hearts 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 Parents' Hearts page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Parents' Hearts (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Parents' Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Parents' Hearts worth watching?
- Parents' Hearts holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Parents' Hearts?
- Parents' Hearts stars Jiasheng Lin, Wong Cho-San, Wong Man-Lei, Lam Ka-Sing and Yuen Siu-Fai.
- When was Parents' Hearts released?
- Parents' Hearts was released in 1955.