He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father (1993): Cast
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father is a 1993 comedy drama directed by Peter Chan and Lee Chi-Ngai, starring Tony Leung as Chor Yuen, Ng Cheuk-Lung and Tony Leung Ka Fai. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Directors
- Peter Chan and Lee Chi-Ngai
- Original language
- Cantonese
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father About?
The premise of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father without spoilers.
Yuen dismisses his father as overly generous and forgiving, resenting him for perceived weakness. A flashback‑time‑travel device transports Yuen back to his parents' carefree courtship, where he witnesses their love and kindness firsthand. The experience reshapes his view, prompting admiration for his dad and forcing Yuen to confront his own moral shortcomings.
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- family relationships
- time travel
- hong kong
- 1960s
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father Cast & Characters
Tony Leung leads the cast as Chor Yuen, with Ng Cheuk-Lung as Young Chor Yuen and Tony Leung Ka Fai as Tommy Chor Feng. Directed by Peter Chan and Lee Chi-Ngai; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Peter Chan
- Co-director Lee Chi-Ngai
- Tony Leung as Chor Yuen
- Ng Cheuk-Lung as Young Chor Yuen
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Tony Leung Ka Fai as Tommy Chor Feng -
Jimmy Wong as Bridge Player
Also Starring in He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father
· 30 more- Chor Yuen Lord Watsons
- Hau Woon-Ling Rickshaw Passenger
- Joe Cheung Photographer
- Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui Chuen / Adult Lone
- Waise Lee Chi-Hung Lee Kar Shing
- Carina Lau Laura Watts
- Anita Yuen Wing-Yee Yee / Lynn
- Michael Chow Man-Kin Mr. Cheung
- Wong Chi-Keung
- Hoh Wan Kee's Father
- Cheung Siu Old Man
- Gary Mak Wing-Lun
- Lawrence Ng Kai-Wah Loanshark Fung
- Chang Gan-Wing Laura's Cousin
- Teddy Chan Tak-Sum Kee
- Jacob Cheung Uncle Mark Seven
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- Valerie Chow Dr. Jenny Chung
- Kim Yip Kwong-Kim Dr. Chi / Bass Player / Rickshaw-man
- Alexander Chan Mong-Wah Fire Department Worker
- Chan Wing-Chiu Housing Authority Staff
- Pang Mei-Seung Laura's Mother
- Andrew Kam Sergeant Rocky
- Poon Fong-Fong Siu Guen
- Quinton Wong Liu-Che Chow Gut
- Anita Lee Yuen-Wah Sister Kan
- Lee Hiu-Tung Bo-Bo
- Wong Hei-Yeung Young Lone
- Helen Yung Hang-Lan Yin
- Hang-Lan Yung Yan
- Leung San
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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “He Ain't Heavy” and “He's My Father”.
- Also known as
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- He Ain't Heavy
- He's My Father
- 新难兄难弟
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He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father, each answered in a sentence.
How long is He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father?
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father released?
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father was released on December 11, 1993.
Who directed He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father?
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father was directed by Peter Chan and Lee Chi-Ngai.
More films by Peter Chan Who is in the cast of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father?
He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father stars Tony Leung as Chor Yuen, Ng Cheuk-Lung as Young Chor Yuen and Tony Leung Ka Fai as Tommy Chor Feng, among 34 credited actors.
Does He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father have a post-credit scene?
No. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father in?
The original language of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Father is Cantonese.
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