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Home at Hong Kong (1983): Cast

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Home at Hong Kong is a 1983 drama directed by King Hoi-Lam, starring Andy Lau as Alan Wong Wai-Lun, Lui Tat and Wong Chi-Wai. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Home at Hong Kong (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
King Hoi-Lam
Genre
Drama
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Home at Hong Kong About?

The premise of Home at Hong Kong without spoilers.

Alan Wong, an ambitious young man in Hong Kong, is determined to rise socially. Through Erica—a mixed‑heritage woman who is the mistress of a foreign businessman—he secures a position at a real estate firm, quickly learning to seize opportunities and climbing to a senior role. He later encounters Cheung Ting Ting, a mainland Chinese woman who entered Hong Kong illegally; moved by her plight, he grows to care for and love her.

Home at Hong Kong Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • rat race
  • illegal immigrant
  • identity crisis
  • hedonism
  • bone setter
  • binge drinking
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Cast & crew

Home at Hong Kong Cast & Characters

Andy Lau leads the cast as Alan Wong Wai-Lun, with Lui Tat and Wong Chi-Wai. Directed by King Hoi-Lam; 9 actors are credited in all.

Details

Home at Hong Kong Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Ga joi Heung Gong” and “가재홍콩”.

Also known as
  • Ga joi Heung Gong
  • 가재홍콩

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FAQ

Home at Hong Kong FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Home at Hong Kong, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Home at Hong Kong?

Home at Hong Kong runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Home at Hong Kong released?

Home at Hong Kong was released on August 19, 1983.

Who directed Home at Hong Kong?

Home at Hong Kong was directed by King Hoi-Lam.

Who is in the cast of Home at Hong Kong?

Home at Hong Kong stars Andy Lau as Alan Wong Wai-Lun, Lui Tat and Wong Chi-Wai, among 9 credited actors.

Does Home at Hong Kong have a post-credit scene?

No. Home at Hong Kong has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Home at Hong Kong in?

The original language of Home at Hong Kong is Cantonese.

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