Devoted to You (1986): Cast & Plot
Devoted to You is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum, starring May Lo Mei-Wei as May, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun and Jacky Cheung. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- D & B Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Devoted to You About?
The premise of Devoted to You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jane, raised in a poor, neglectful household, turns rebellious. Through her aunt’s connections she enrolls at an elite high school. May, the pampered daughter of a wealthy family, is capricious and socially isolated. When Jane saves May from a humiliating incident, the act earns her May’s respect and reveals Jane’s inner strength, shifting the dynamics between them.
Devoted to You Themes & Keywords
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- knocking on door
- schoolmate schoolmate conflict
- class differences
- 1980s
- female bully
- high school teacher
- high school student
- written by director
- teacher
- late for class
- chemistry teacher
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- female protagonist
- disembodied voice
- throwing something at someone
- teenage girl
- daydreaming
- student
- narrated by character
- four word title
- 20th century
- chemistry class
- narrated by protagonist
- 17 year old boy
- late for school
- daydream
- teenage boy
- locker room
- running late
- school bully
- female narrator
- teenager
- hong kong
- bullying
- teenage protagonist
- voice over narration
- schoolmate schoolmate relationship
- 17 year old
- family relationships
- high school
- female teacher
- school
- licking snow
- classroom
- bully
- schoolteacher
- hit on the head
- class
- 17 year old girl
- teen comedy
Devoted to You Cast & Characters
May Lo Mei-Wei leads the cast as May, with Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Jane Lee and Jacky Cheung as Jacky. Directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
- May Lo Mei-Wei as May
- Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Jane Lee
- Jacky Cheung as Jacky
- Michael Wong as Michael
Also Starring in Devoted to You
· 10 more- Ku Feng Jane's Father
- Teddy Yip Wing-Cho School Principal
- Michael Chow Man-Kin Michael's Biking Buddy
- Bill Tung Biu TV Race Course Comentator [cameo]
- Lau Siu-Ming
- Gam Biu
- Fruit Chan
- Lam Chung
- Timothy Shaw Chun-Yung
- Priscilla Chan
More from Clifton Ko Chi-Sum
More films directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum: Dearest Anita, Winner Takes All, The Mad Phoenix and I Have a Date with Spring.
Devoted to You Plot Summary
What happens in Devoted to You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jane, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun, born in a lower-class family, is a rebellious girl who finds herself sent to a famous high-class high school where she endures constant bullying from her classmates. The clash between two worlds is immediate: the polished hallways, the poised students, and the unyielding social codes stand in stark contrast to her rough-around-the-edges background. From the start, Jane is marked by her defiance, but beneath that edge there’s a longing for belonging and a chance to prove that she can survive—and even thrive—within this unforgiving environment. The story follows her struggle to maintain her sense of self while navigating the pressures of a system that prizes conformity over individuality.
Full summary
The whole story of Devoted to You, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Devoted to You?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the character played by Jacky Cheung?
Devoted to You Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “癡心的我” and “我已成年”.
- Also known as
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- 癡心的我
- 我已成年
- Then Nice Two Coutles
- 치심적아
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Devoted to You FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Devoted to You, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Devoted to You?
Devoted to You runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Devoted to You released?
Devoted to You was released on April 11, 1986.
Who directed Devoted to You?
Devoted to You was directed by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum.
More films by Clifton Ko Chi-Sum Who is in the cast of Devoted to You?
Devoted to You stars May Lo Mei-Wei as May, Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Jane Lee and Jacky Cheung as Jacky, among 14 credited actors.
Does Devoted to You have a post-credit scene?
No. Devoted to You has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Devoted to You in?
The original language of Devoted to You is Cantonese.
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