Family Light Affair (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film
Released in 1984, Family Light Affair is a comedy and drama film directed by Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Fresh from his smashing directorial debut comedy, "Let's Make Laugh", Alfred Cheung Kin-Ting returns to the screen with this seriocomic look at the clash of cultures which result when a Mainland Chinese peasant brings his family to Hong Kong. "Family Light Affair", whose Chinese title literally translates as "City Lights", is the director/writer's warm-hearted memoir of street life in the early 1980s, featuring an eclectic cast of pop music and kung fu stars who shine in their poignant roles.
Who’s in it. Family Light Affair stars Anthony Chan Yau as Pai, Kara Hui Ying-Hung as Ah Yin, Ng Wing-Kei as Ti Ti and Chiu Man-Yan as Xiao Mei, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family Light Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family Light Affair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family Light Affair (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family Light Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Family Light Affair?
- Family Light Affair stars Anthony Chan Yau, Kara Hui Ying-Hung, Ng Wing-Kei, Chiu Man-Yan and Ku Feng.
- When was Family Light Affair released?
- Family Light Affair was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.