Shogun and Little Kitchen
8/10
Rating
93 min
Runtime
1992
Release Year
Ronny Yu
Director
Cast
Yuen Biao, Leon Lai Ming, Richard Ng Man-Tat, Maggie Shiu, Monica Chan Fat-Yung
Quick Synopsis
Bo owns an old building in Hong Kong that he rents out to various tenants, many of whom are late with their rent, but he still treats them like family. One day, Bo finds an unconscious man named Lam Feng, who is later revealed to be the son of a wealthy property developer, and brings him to his building to recover. While staying with Bo, Feng experiences genuine hospitality and kindness, which contrasts with his previous life. However, Feng's father wants to acquire Bo's building and pressures his staff to force Bo to sell, even resorting to involving the Triads. The story also includes subplots featuring Bo's uncle, who showcases his skills in acrobatics and cooking.
Detailed Synopsis of Shogun and Little Kitchen
Bo is the owner of an old building in Hong Kong. He sublets his building to other people, and even though they never pay rent on time, Bo still treats them like they are family. One day, Bo discovered an unconscious man who was left for dead on a street corner, and decides to take him to his place to treat his wounds. It is later discovered that the man is Lam Feng, the son of a rich property developer. During his stay at Bo's place, Feng learned about hospitality and human kindness, but things are about to unravel. Feng's father had his sight set on Bo's building, and ordered his staff to do whatever it takes to force Bo to sell his property, even if it means involving the Triads. The movie also included other subplots, such as Bo's uncle, along with his acrobatic and culinary prowess.
