As You Desire

Dir: Chu Kea
Prod: Chan Cheuk-sang
Prod Co: Ngai Sing
Cast: Ma Si-tsang, Sun Ma Si-tsang, Hung Sin Nui, Leung Sing-por
1952 | B&W | D Beta | Cantonese | 82min

This may be Chan Cheuk-sang's virgin venture into filmmaking, but he was acute enough commercially to do it with Ma Si-tsang, Sun Ma Si-tsang and Hung Sin Nui, three of the biggest draws of Cantonese cinema, teaming them with Leung Sing-por, the brilliant all-purpose veteran who went with everyone and everything. As You Desire is a delicious comedy that went on to become a huge hit, kickstarting Chan's film career spanning over 20 years. It's also the only existing narrative film starring both Ma and Sun Ma, a rare gem providing an opportunity to witness these two geniuses playing off each other!

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