A Mother's Tears

This script was adapted from a Rediffusion Radio airwave novel, written by Lang Wun and read on-air by his wife Ngai Mun. Ngai Mun also acted in this film. Wang (Cheung Ying) worked himself to an early death. His wife Ching (Hung Sin Nui) raised their three children all by herself. Eldest son Kei (also played by Cheung Ying) was spoiled and grew up to be a robber. Middle child, daughter Ching-han, is materialistic and vain, and is later killed by Kei. Youngest son Leung (Yeung Fan) is diligent and ambitious, a great comfort to Ching. Hung Sin Nui played Ching from a young to an elderly woman, showing off her practiced, perfect acting skills. Chun Kim’s detailed portrayal of the relationship between the two generations set the stage for his later work Parents’ Hearts (1955).

Cast

Hung Sin-Nui Ching Yan-chi Cheung Ying Wong Cho-San

Yeung Fan

Bruce Lee

Law Hin-Tat

Ngai Man Wong Ching-Han, adult

Hui Ying-Ying Chow Chi-Sing Siu Lee Lee Yuet-Ching Tang Mei-Mei

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