Seung sing gusi (1991)

Alan and Eric are childhood friends who are separated when Eric moves to America. They are reunited in Hong Kong when Eric finds Alan at the cafe where the latter is working as a waiter and... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Chan

Writers:

Peter Chan, Chi-Ngai Lee,

Stars:

Maggie Cheung, Michael Dingo, Paul Fonoroff

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Maggie Cheung	...	Olive Cheung
Michael Dingo	...	Alan's Agent
Paul Fonoroff	...	Hairy Keung
Chi-Chung Fu
Blackie Ko Shou Liang	...	Pierre
Alan Tam	...	Alan Tam
Eric Tsang	...	Eric
Barry Wong	...	Alan's Boss

Storyline

Alan and Eric are childhood friends who are separated when Eric moves to America. They are reunited in Hong Kong when Eric finds Alan at the cafe where the latter is working as a waiter and singer. Together they forge a business which is destroyed in a storm. Meanwhile, both have met a lady named Olive, and both strive for her affection. In the end, Alan's rising singing career and Olive's tendency to favour Alan over Eric alienates all three of them. They are only reunited once again in San Francisco, where Alan discovers Eric is on his death-bed from illness, and they realise what real friendship is all about, and how Olive would only be happy if she and Alan got married.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Hong Kong

Language:

Cantonese

Release Date:

29 March 1991 (Hong Kong)

Also Known As:

Alan and Eric Between Hello and Goodbye

Filming Locations:

San Francisco, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alan and Eric Films Ltd.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

User Reviews

A Prelude Of Peter Chan's Films

Peter Chan's movies often can play upon the heart-string of the audience without making something too measured. This movie is a prelude of his career and in fact has completely revealed the unique style of him.

The story is simple. Eric was the best friend of Alan and they all fancied a girl but Eric did not let them know. The girl thus became the girl friend of Alan. One night, Alan found out and Eric felt guilty therefore left them. Several years later, Alan found Eric in a hospital and the latter passed away near the ending of the movie.

A predictable script but still very moving. The content inside this simple story contains so many things - friendship, responsibility, loyalty, selfishness and love. Very complicated and thus the characters can be described in depth especially Eric. Peter Chan has also made the description in a manner quite natural although not as mature as that of "Comrade, Almost A Love Story".

Equally remarkable is the actors especially Eric Tsang. Maggie Cheung also gave good performance. It is a movie undoubtedly worth watching.