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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageCantonese
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorDavid Lai Tai-Wai
WritersYuen Kai-Chi
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsMerry Go Round
About Merry Go Round
Korea is famous for her charming ladies and tough men, such as top Taekwondo fighter, Big Mouth. When playboy Peter Pan comes to Seoul in the pretext of being with a band, he calls his old friend Big Mouth. Big Mouth's advice to Peter is any woman but not from his household. By accident Peter saves Big Mouth's sister, Moon, and becomes enamored by her. The young couple together on a trip. Peter shakes Moon off and goes to Big Mouth boasting about his loves. He is astonished to find Moon who happens to be Big Mouth's sister. All hell breaks out. Moon leaves home for a mountain retreat. Big Mouth and Peter then set out on a journey to win her back.
Directed by David Lai Tai-Wai, Merry Go Round leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Choi Fung-wah, Wong Ching, Goo Jan-Jan — 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 1986.
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