Mother VS Mother (1988)
Lydia Sum as Chow Sun-yuk
The hefty middle-aged woman who refuses to give an inch to her husband’s former lover.Lydia ‘Happy Fruit’ Sum has portrayed countless grassroots women over her long career. Her onscreen partnership with Bill Tung generates a well-loved comedic chemistry on the big screen.
Characteristics of the Qipao Costume
When qipaos became the standard dress for seniors at banquets, burgundy and deep purple were the two best-loved colours. The fabric used here is devore: a chiffon background with velvet pattern. This particular fabric also features metallic threads in the weave. On Lydia Sum’s generous figure, the expanse of exquisite fabric shows off her luxuriance.
Costume Director: Karen Chan Wai-ying