After seeing a friend of his boss' son adopted over his promised promotion with connections, Shrimp's father, a minor white-collar worker Ng Kwun-sing, vows to get Shrimp a place in a prestigious school and a chance to make friends with the rich. However, Shrimpy is constantly bullied and discriminated against by his classmates. Ng has not the means to be a social climber and finally realises his mistake. He sends his son to a voluntary school so that he may grow up happily. This poignant father-son drama shows a parents' willingness to carve out a good future for their children by any means necessary.
Released: Jan 07, 1954
Runtime: 115 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Cheung Wood-Yau, Yuen Siu-Fai, Yung Siu-Yi, Kwai-Lam Cheung, Chow Chi-Sing, Heung Hoi
Crew: Cheng Kang (Screenplay), Wong Hang (Producer), Yu Shun (Editor), Ng Wui (Director), Yip Shun-Chi (Music), Suen Lun (Cinematography)