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Cast
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Tsang Jo Choy
Anita Mui Yim-Fong
as Mui Tai Heung
Ann Bridgewater
as Mui Yee Heung
Charine Chan Ka-Ling
as Mui Sam Heung
Fennie Yuen Kit-Ying
as Mui Sai Heung
Matthew Wong Hin-Mung
as Joe Kam Tze Mon
Calvin Choi Yat-Chi
as Four Eyes
Remus Choy Yat-Kit
as Prince
Edmond So Chi-Wai
as Fan Jen
Charlie Cho Cha-Lee
as Legislator Chan
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1987
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Romance
Votes5
DirectorEric Tsang Chi-Wai
WritersEric Tsang Chi-Wai
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTrouble Couples
About Trouble Couples
Mui Da Hsien (Anita Mui), the eldest sister, is the only breadwinner in the family. She spends all her time in raising up and discipline her three sisters, Yee Hsien (Ann Bridgewater), Sarm Hsien (Charine Chan), and Sai Hsien (Fennie Yuen). They are aware of Da Hsien is becoming a spinster and they are not allowed to get married if Da Hsien remains single. So they decide to find her a husband. So all their boyfriends very anxious to give a helping hand. They find Tsang To Choy (Eric Tsang) who just has broken heart is the right man, but Tsang is scared away by Da Hsien's shrew temper...
Directed by Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Trouble Couples leans on a strong ensemble — Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Anita Mui Yim-Fong, Ann Bridgewater — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1987.
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