All About Ah-Long

All About Ah-Long

1989 · 95 min · CN · 7.5 (37 votes)
Dir. Johnnie To · Starring Chow Yun-Fat, Sylvia Chang, Wong Kwan-Yuen, Ng Man-Tat, Wong Tin-Lam, Alan Yu Ga-Lun · Music Richard Lo

A painful story of a man to learn the hard facts of life…

Drama

Ah-Long, a father living a low-class lifestyle, while trying to raise his son, Porky. The strong bond between father and son is tested when a chance encounter from Ah-Long's ex-girlfriend changes the course of their lives.

VIBE

A raw, emotionally devastating portrait of a father's love against overwhelming odds. It's a deeply human story that lingers long after the credits roll, exploring the sacrifices made for family with unflinching honesty.

melancholicheartbreakinggrittypoignantsteadykitchen sink realismcharacter-driven drama90s Hong Kong cinemafatherhoodpovertysacrificeregret
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