Little Big Master

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Little Big Master

2015

1h 52m

7.5(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

The story of a hopeful headmaster who perseveres in running a kindergarten for underprivileged children in Yuen Long, despite many challenges and little reward. Based on true events.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Miriam Yeung Chin-Wah

Lui Wai Hung

Louis Koo

Tung

Richard Ng Yiu-Hon

Mr. Ho

Stanley Fung Shui-Fan

Yuen Tin Kindergarten Chancellor

Winnie Ho

Ho Siu-Suet

Fu Shun-Ying

Lo Ka-Ka

Keira Wang

Tang Mei Chu (Chu Chu)

Philip Keung Ho-Man

Lo Keung

Anna Ng

Chu-Chu's Aunt

Rain Lau Yuk-Chui

Mrs Lo

Creative team

Directed by: Adrian Kwan
Written by: Adrian Kwan
Produced by: Stanley Tong Man-Hong
Benny Chan

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