The Stubborn Generations

The Stubborn Generations (1960) is a music, comedy film directed by Lung To.

Fat Kau (Leung Sing-por) and his wife (Ma Siu-ying) are not on the best terms with their fierce daughter-in-law Tang (Tam Lan-hing). It is their secret wish that their grandson Kim-kwong (Yam Kim-fai) would marry an ill-tempered woman—it would be, Kau and Lee think, poetic justice for Tang to have a taste of her own medicine. But to their disappointment, the granddaughter-in-law Yu-chu (Law Yim-hing) turns out to be meek and understanding. Kau and his wife therefore tricks Yu-chu into starting a quarrel with Tang. Rich in intricate details of everyday life, the film depicts a witty battle between vivid characters, and is a comedic portrayal of the relationship between mother and daughter-in-law through three generations.

Cast

Yam Kim-Fai

Ko Kim-kwong

Law Yim-Hing

Leung Yu-chu

Leung Sing-por

Fat Kau

Ma Siu-Ying

Madam Lee

Cheng Kwun-Min

Shou shi

Tam Lan-Hing

Madam Tang

Pak Lung-Chu

Leung Sin-sau

So Lam

Gentry Chan