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Flirting Scholar 1993

“Scholar. Madman. Lover.”

★ 7.5/10 · 200 votes NR DramaComedyRomance Released
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What is Flirting Scholar?

Flirting Scholar is a 1993 film centered on a scholar who embarks on a quest to find true love. The narrative follows the protagonist as he attempts to win the affections of a woman who has captured his heart.

Type
Film
Year
1993
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Jul 1, 1993
Original language
ZH
Origin
Hong Kong
Studios
Win's Movie Productions
Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance
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Flirting Scholar is a 1993 film centered on a scholar who embarks on a quest to find true love. The narrative follows the protagonist as he attempts to win the affections of a woman who has captured his heart. In order to pursue this ravishing servant girl, the scholar adopts a disguise as a houseboy. He subsequently indentures himself to a wealthy family to gain proximity to her. The film depicts his efforts to navigate this new role while attempting to secure the object of his romantic interest. The story focuses on the complications and developments that arise from his decision to hide his true identity within the household. By infiltrating the family as a servant, the scholar places himself in a position to interact with the woman he admires, setting the stage for the events of the film. The production explores themes of romance and deception as the main character balances his scholarly background with his life as a houseboy in his search for love.

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Should you watch it?

“A scholar disguises himself as a houseboy to win a servant girl's love.”

Reasons to watch
  • Humorous take on a classic love story
  • Fast‑paced slapstick comedy
  • Features the iconic Hong Kong ‘mo lei tau’ style
Keep in mind
  • The opening may feel slower than the later chaos

Watch it if you enjoy over‑the‑top Hong Kong slapstick comedies with a romantic twist.

Playful humor and romance make it suitable for teen and adult viewers, though the slapstick may be noisy.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is the film in?

It is a Hong Kong production primarily in Cantonese.

Who directed Flirting Scholar?

The film was directed by Lee Lik‑Chi.

What genres does the movie belong to?

It combines drama, comedy and romance, noted for its madcap ‘mo lei tau’ style.

How long is the film?

The runtime is about 1 hour 42 minutes.

What is the basic premise?

A scholar disguises himself as a houseboy to pursue the servant girl he loves.