Adapted from the Cantonese opera of the same name featuring Yam Kim-fai, Pak Suet-sin, Ma Si-tsang and Hung Sin Nui, the film marks the rare occasion of Tang Bik-wan sharing the silver screen with her real-life daughter. Also appearing together for the first time are Tang and Yuen Siu-fai, the enduring mother-and-son screen pairing. Tang is the innocent village maiden Yip whose husband Mang (Cheung Ying) through arranged marriage decides to marry the rich Pak (Lam Ye) instead. Raising up her son Kam-yi (Yuen Siu-fai) by herself, Yip resorts to being a dance escort. Ashamed of his mother, Kam-yi leaves home for his father. This causes a rift between Mang and Pak, and leads to the revelation of the unexpected bond between Pak and Yip. Tang gives a riveting performance as Yip perseveres through hardship and feels despair when misunderstood by her son. She performs two songs in the film with her deep sultry voice which touches the audiences' heart. Yuen also shines as the sensible kid transformed into a headstrong youngster forced to grow up before his time.

# Post-screening talk with Prof Yuen Siu-fai and Yuen Tsz-ying

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