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.
Tony Leung Chiu-wai
Chor Yuen
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Tommy Chor Feng
Carina Lau
Laura Watts
Anita Yuen Wing-Yee
Yee / Lynn
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
Chuen / Adult Lone
Helen Young
Yin
Anita Lee Yuen-Wah
Sister Kan
Chor Yuen
Lord Watsons
Pang Mei-Seung
Laura's Mother
Valerie Chow
Dr. Jenny Chung
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father is a drama, comedy film released in 1993. Directed by Peter Chan Ho-Sun, it stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Carina Lau. 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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