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Release Year1963
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Comedy, Drama
Votes2
DirectorWong Tin-Lam
WritersEileen Chang
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFather Takes a Bride
About Father Takes a Bride
A young lady has taken the place of caring for her two younger brothers since the death of their mother. She is content with putting her life on hold whilst she cares for them until one day...
Directed by Wong Tin-Lam, Father Takes a Bride leans on a strong ensemble — Lucilla Yu Ming, Yin Wang, Kelly Lai Chen — 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 music titles of 1963.
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