Flirting Scholar
Seen it?1993 | 102 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A scholar in search of true love. Disguising himself as a houseboy, he indentures himself to a rich family in order to pursue the ravishing servant girl who has stolen his heart.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$40 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lee Lik-chi
- Stephen ChowTang Pak Fu / Wah On
- Gong LiChou Heung
- Natalis Chan Pak-cheungChuck Chi San
- Cheng Pei-peiMadame Wah
- Mimi Chu Mai-maiChussy
- Bryan Leung Kar-yanMo Chong Yuen
- Kingdom Yuen King-tanShek Lau
- James Wong JimMaster Wah
- Gabriel Wong Yat-shanWah Man
- Dickson Lee Kar-singWah Mo