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Hong Kong newlyweds seek a fresh start in 60s Britain, but fall foul of the Triad underworld in this adaptation of Timothy Mo's blackly comic novel.

Drama 1989 111 mins

Director: Mike Newell

Rent for £3.50

Overview

This darkly humorous tale of a young Hong Kong family in 60s Britain captures the sweet hopes and sour experiences of migration. Adapted from Timothy Mo's Booker-shortlisted novel by Ian McKewan, it was directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings). After struggling in London, Chen and Lily open a successful take away business. But just as they are settling into their new community, Chen's gambling debts and the triad underworld catch up with them...

Director

Mike Newell

Featuring

Sylvia Chang , Danny An-Ning Dun , Jodi Long and Speedy Choo

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Contains strong bloody violence

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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