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Family Light Affair (1984)

Original title: 城市之光

1984-02-02 · 1h 32m · CN
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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.

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Alfred Cheung Kin-TingDirector, Writer

Top billed cast

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Anthony Chan YauAnthony Chan YauPaiKara Hui Ying-HungKara Hui Ying-HungAh YinNg Wing-KeiNg Wing-KeiTi TiChiu Man-YanChiu Man-YanXiao MeiKu FengKu FengChen Mu KeLo LiehLo LiehPingBill Tung BiuBill Tung BiuMouAlfred Cheung Kin-TingAlfred Cheung Kin-TingPolice negotiatorLam Tit-ChingLam Tit-ChingFood sellerLeung Hak-ShunLeung Hak-ShunDoctorFruit ChanFruit ChanDriverFei PakFei PakPoliceman

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · DramaDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference167042Actor preference181875 · 266982 · 167042Country preferenceHkDecade preference1980

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Frequently asked questions about Family Light Affair

What is Family Light Affair 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.

How long is Family Light Affair?

Family Light Affair has a runtime of 92 minutes.