Ah Fai the Dumb

Ah Fai the Dumb

Dir: Derek Chiu Sung-ki
Scr: Raymond To
Cast: Eric Kot Man-fai, Athena Chu, Andy Hui, Ada Choi Siu-fun
1997 / Colour / 35mm / Cantonese / Chi & Eng subtitles / 102min

Mentally-challenged Fai (Eric Kot Manfai) lives a simple life with his mother, but he is eventually abandoned by her when she leaves him to get remarried. Living with a family friend, Fai bumps his head in a serious accident, and the subsquent surgery turns him into a genius. However, Fai's gain in intelligence also means the loss of the innocence he once had Writer Raymond To doesn't aim for allegories or grand metaphors here, just aiming to tell a straightforward story with a universal message about life. Featuring shots of the famous Temple Street and a grassroots vibe, this is a down-to-earth comedy that is about appreciating the simple pleasures.


Date Time Venue
21/6/2015 (Sun) 7:30pm Cinema, Hong Kong Film Archive

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