Ha Ping Movies
- 1997
This sequel, released only four months after the first film, takes place during a 12-hour period when a pimp (Francis Ng), a punk (Roy Cheung), and anti-triad bureau cop (Cheung Tat-ming) get involved in the battle between opposing gangs (including shots showing the arrival of real Hong Kong police). The title translates as "Go! Top Dog Army." Shown at the 1997 Vancouver Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Francis Ng, Roy Cheung, (more)
- 1995
In this Hong Kong comedy drama a father's illness brings him closer to his daughter-in-law. May is married with a teenage son. She works as an executive in a trading company. After her mother-in-law drops dead from a stroke, she and her husband, Sun Bing, reluctantly take in Old Sun, a former air force lieutenant (none of his other children will take him). The family is immediately thrown into turmoil as they try to deal with Sun's strange behavior. He frequently wanders away, acts strangely, and suffers from rapid personality changes alternating between a child-like and extremely irritable state. They finally get medical help after they catch him eating a soap sandwich. The old man is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. May must now balance her career, her family and Sun's needs. She tries hard, but eventually the strain is too much for her. They must place Old Sun in a nursing home. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
- 1992
Rubie lives in Hong Kong in the period just prior to its being turned over to mainland Chinese rule. She edits a magazine and has a relatively successful and prosperous life. However, like all of her friends and relatives, she is transfixed by the upcoming changeover. Should she leave or plan to stay in Hong Kong permanently? Arrange for a safe exit, but remain behind for a while? The issue is neatly symbolized by the (true) protest staged by Swedish film star Liv Ullmann in 1990. Hong Kong feared to anger the mainland government by providing shelter to around 50 desperate Vietnamese boat people and shipped them back. In this film, the editor has begun an imaginary correspondence with the actress in which she discusses the issues she is facing. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Lindzay Chan, Wong Yu-min, (more)
- 1990
In this unorthodox family drama, Big Sis Wah (Sylvia Chang) is the no-nonsense madam of a brothel in Kowloon. Aside from the nature of her business, she is a down-to-earth, thoroughly traditional mother of a teen-aged daughter. She and her daughter are going through a difficult period, but her love and common sense prevail in this situation over extraordinary odds. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sylvia Chang, Rain Lau, (more)
- 1969
Family conflicts between a mother, daughter and sister cause one of the girl's to be sent to a home for wayward girls. She is suspicious of men, particularly after she is accosted by a teenage hood. The director of the school, a middle-aged man of high moral standards, has his hands full trying to tame the unruly teens. ~ Dan Pavlides, All Movie Guide
