Bitter Sweet
Originally released in 1963. Bitter Sweet is a drama film. directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
Starring Peter Chen Ho, Ding Ling, and Fanny Fan Lai
Synopsis
A widow of four gave up two of her children to be raised by an uncle in Singapore. Many years later, just when the widow, now a house maid, is feeling contented by good news of her long gone son and daughter, she accidentally runs into his own son, now a lawyer, and ends up being looked down upon by him. It was a story about how traditional Chinese family and its value was impacted by the change of time. The movie depicted Macau in 1945 to Hong Kong in the mid-60s, moving from poverty after WWII to opulence. The human relationships became complicated and fragile. Many elements uniquely "Hong Kong", such as upper class Chinese, western religions, English speaking and a mixed-culture society are used to contrast the traditional, kind, enduring and forgiving love of a mother.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitter Sweet about?
A widow of four gave up two of her children to be raised by an uncle in Singapore. Many years later, just when the widow, now a house maid, is feeling contented by good news of her long gone son an...
Who directed Bitter Sweet?
Bitter Sweet was directed by Griffin Yueh Feng.
How long is Bitter Sweet?
Bitter Sweet has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Bitter Sweet released?
Bitter Sweet was released on July 10, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bitter Sweet?
The main cast of Bitter Sweet includes Peter Chen Ho, Ding Ling, Fanny Fan Lai, Paul Chang Chung, Chen Yan-yan.