A Bad Debt

Jun 12, 2021

0h 24m

★ 2.0

Overview

Gun is a loan shark. Having worked hard for years, i.e. intimidating and threatening his debtors, he musters just enough money to purchase a house for the family. The plan is at risk, however, when one of his debtors dies and Gun discovers that he is not the only creditor. Out of desperation, he asks for his daughter’s help, who is unwilling to be involved in her father’s shady business. The simmering tension causes a rift in the family.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Fresh Wave

Hong Kong Arts Development Council

School of Journalism and Communication, the Chinese University of Hong Kong

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Cast

Gun / Dad

Berg Ng Ting-Yip

Mum

Chan On-ying

Mui / Daughter

Sany Song

Real Estate Agent

Li Ying-Tao

Cheung Chi Mo / Debtor

Bean Chu Wai-Yip

Creditor

Jonas Cheung Yik-Wo

Creditor

Anthony Chan Yui-Keung

Creditor

Lau Shet-Ming

Mo's Wife

Sherring Ng

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