The Yuppie Fantasia

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The Yuppie Fantasia
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Film poster
Traditional 小男人周記
Simplified 小男人周记
Mandarin Xiǎo Nán Rén Zhōu Jì
Cantonese Siu2 Naam6 Jan2 Zau1 Gei3
Directed by Gordon Chan
Screenplay byNip Wang-fung
Lawrence Lau
Wong Man-yue
Gordon Chan
Story by Lawrence Cheng
Chan Hing-ka
Kim Yip
Based on
The Yuppie Fantasia
by
  • Lawrence Cheng
  • Chan Hing-ka
Produced byLawrence Cheng
Chua Lam
StarringLawrence Cheng
Carol Cheng
Cherie Chung
Sibelle Hu
Elizabeth Lee
CinematographyDerek Wan
Edited byChan Kei-hop
Music by Lowell Lo
John Laudon
Production
companies
Maxi Harvest Film's Production
Paragon Films
Distributed by Golden Harvest
Release date
20 May 1989 (1989-05-20)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryHong Kong
Language Cantonese
Box officeHK$16,053,507

The Yuppie Fantasia is a 1989 Hong Kong comedy film written and directed by Gordon Chan, and storied, produced by and starring Lawrence Cheng based on the hit radio series of the same name created by Cheng and Chan Hing-ka for RTHK in 1986 which also starred Cheng. [1] [2] The film was followed by two sequels, titled Brief Encounter in Shinjuku released in 1990, and The Yuppie Fantasia 3 released in 2017.

Contents

Plot

Thirty-two year old Leung Foon (Lawrence Cheng) has been married for seven years, but looking back at his marital life, Foon and his wife Ann (Carol Cheng) seems to only have endless conflict. At the same time, while being shrouded under his more successful wife, Foon's self esteem is gradually hoarding day by day. Deciding to love a life being true man, Foon separates from Ann, channeling into the prelude of divorce.

Having just started a life of semi-freedom, Foon becomes intimate with his colleague's lover, Cora (Sheren Tang), in front of Ann due to a misunderstanding. Not long after, Leung gets a new tough boss in Mrs. Lam (Cherie Chung). Although stressful working under Mrs. Lam, Foon also cultivates subtle feelings with Lam. While still in an ambiguous relationship with Mrs. Lam, Foon's ex-girlfriend, Jenny (Elizabeth Lee), also comes back. Foon takes her in for kindness but not knowing that his career has reached rock bottom after his wife left him.

Cast

Theme song

Box office

The film grossed HK$16,053,507 at the Hong Kong box office during its theatrical run from 20 May to 21 June 1989.

Accolades

Accolades
CeremonyCategoryRecipientOutcome
9th Hong Kong Film Awards Best Screenplay Nip Wang-fung, Lawrence Lau
Wong Man-yue, Gordon Chan
Nominated

Home media

DVD

Release date
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Language
Sound
Subtitles
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6 September 2008Hong KongIJoy SalesNTSCALLCantonese, Mandarin (Dubbed)Dolby Digital 2.0Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, EnglishOut of print [3]
7 April 2017Hong KongN/APanorama EntertainmentNTSC3Cantonese,
Mandarin (Dubbed)
Dolby Digital EX(TM)
THX Surround EX(TM)
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, EnglishAlso available as part of The Yuppie Fantasia 1-3 DVD Boxset [4]
5 October 2003ChinaN/AGuang Dong Yin XiangPALAllMandarin (Dubbed)N/AN/A [5]

VCD

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Language
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4 December 2006Hong KongIJoy SalesNTSCCantonese, Mandarin (Dubbed)Traditional Chinese, English [6]
7 April 2017Hong KongN/APanorama EntertainmentNTSCCantonese,
Mandarin (Dubbed)
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, EnglishAlso available as part of The Yuppie Fantasia 1-3 VCD Boxset [7]
5 October 2003ChinaN/AGuang Dong Yin XiangPALMandarin (Dubbed)N/A [5]

Blu-ray

Release date
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Classifaction
Publisher
Format
Region
Language
Sound
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7 April 2017Hong KongN/APanorama EntertainmentNTSCACantonese,
Mandarin (Dubbed)
Dolby TrueHDTraditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, EnglishAlso available as part of The Yuppie Fantasia 1-3 Blu-ray Boxset [4]

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