---
title: "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/he-ain-t-heavy-he-s-my-father-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 118376
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/he-ain-t-heavy-he-s-my-father-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO). Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A cynical son travels back in time to witness his parents' joyous courtship."

### Why Watch
- features a time travel and flashback gimmick
- explores parent-child relationships and personal morality

### Caveats & Content Note
- synopsis is brief regarding full plot details
- limited descriptive material available
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends drama and comedy with themes of family conflict and moral reflection.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, comedic, nostalgic, reflective

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter Chan Ho-Sun, Lee Chi-Ngai
- **Networks / Studios**: United Filmmakers Organisation (UFO)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tony Leung Chiu-wai** as *Chor Yuen*
- **Tony Leung Ka-fai** as *Tommy Chor Feng*
- **Carina Lau** as *Laura Watts*
- **Anita Yuen Wing-Yee** as *Yee / Lynn*
- **Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui** as *Chuen / Adult Lone*
- **Helen Young** as *Yin*
- **Anita Lee Yuen-Wah** as *Sister Kan*
- **Chor Yuen** as *Lord Watsons*
- **Pang Mei-Seung** as *Laura's Mother*
- **Valerie Chow** as *Dr. Jenny Chung*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1993.

### Q: What genres are associated with the movie?
The film is categorized as drama and comedy.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 38 minutes.

### Q: How does Yuen travel to the past?
Yuen travels to the past through a flashback and time travel gimmick.

### Q: What does Yuen learn from his journey?
Yuen comes to understand and admire his dad while reflecting on his own moral defects.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [He Ain't Heavy, He's My Father — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/118376)

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