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Quick Info

Rating

6.9/10

Release1993

Runtime1h 38m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)

Movie

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father

1993

1h 38m

6.9

Drama

Comedy

Synopsis

Yuen scorns his father, who he thinks is too generous and forgiving. Through a flashback/time travel gimmick, Yuen meets his parents during their joyous courtship. Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad, and reflect on his own moral defects.

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