Bitter Sweet (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film
Released in 1963, Bitter Sweet is a drama film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. A widow of four gave up two of her children to be raised by an uncle in Singapore. Many years later, just when the widow, now a house maid, is feeling contented by good news of her long gone son and daughter, she accidentally runs into his own son, now a lawyer, and ends up being looked down upon by him. It was a story about how traditional Chinese family and its value was impacted by the change of time. The movie depicted Macau in 1945 to Hong Kong in the mid-60s, moving from poverty after WWII to opulence. The human relationships became complicated and fragile. Many elements uniquely "Hong Kong", such as upper class Chinese, western religions, English speaking and a mixed-culture society are used to contrast the traditional, kind, enduring and forgiving love of a mother.
Who’s in it. Bitter Sweet stars Peter Chen Ho as Luo Zhong-Heng, Ding Ling as Luo Zhong-Juan, Fanny Fan Lai and Paul Chang Chung as Luo Zhong-Yan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bitter Sweet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bitter Sweet tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bitter Sweet (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bitter Sweet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bitter Sweet?
- Bitter Sweet stars Peter Chen Ho, Ding Ling, Fanny Fan Lai, Paul Chang Chung and Chen Yanyan.
- When was Bitter Sweet released?
- Bitter Sweet was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.