Watch Temporary Family
- 2014
- 1 hr 49 min
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5.5 (387)
Temporary Family is a Hong Kong comedy-drama movie released in 2014. It is directed by Cheuk Wan Chi and stars Nick Cheung, Sammi Cheng, and Angelababy in the lead roles. The storyline of the movie revolves around a couple, Fong (Nick Cheung) and Ann (Sammi Cheng), who lead a luxurious lifestyle. They love each other and are living a happy life until they find out that Ann is infertile. This news shocks them as they have always wanted to have a family. They are unable to adopt a child due to complicated legal procedures. Meanwhile, there is a young girl named Ling (Angelababy), who is pregnant and wants to abort her baby. Fong and Ann offer her a deal to keep the baby and pretend to be a temporary family until Ling's boyfriend comes back from overseas.
Ling agrees to this deal and Fong and Ann gradually start developing a bond with her and her baby. However, when Ling's boyfriend does not come back, Fong and Ann find themselves stuck with a baby they don't know how to care for. Fong's father, who was not happy with their decision to pretend to be a family, also moves in with them, adding to their woes.
As the story progresses, we see Fong and Ann struggle with their newfound responsibility, but at the same time, their love for the baby grows stronger. They even start considering the possibility of having their own child through surrogacy. However, their temporary family arrangement comes under threat when Ling's mother comes into the picture and starts creating problems.
The movie highlights the ups and downs of the three characters as they navigate through their temporary family setup. It also touches upon sensitive issues like surrogacy and adoption in a light-hearted manner. The movie is also humorous and keeps the audience engaged with its witty dialogues and funny situations.
Nick Cheung has portrayed Fong's character convincingly, showing a range of emotions from arrogance to vulnerability. Sammi Cheng's portrayal of Ann is also noteworthy, as she portrays the role of a woman who is willing to go to great lengths to have a child perfectly. Angelababy's character, Ling, is portrayed as a carefree girl who speaks her mind but also has a vulnerable side to her, which she portrays well.
The movie's music is also catchy, and the cinematography has captured the vibrant and bustling streets of Hong Kong beautifully. The movie's theme of family values and the importance of relationships is also heartwarming and relatable.
Overall, Temporary Family is an enjoyable and heartwarming family drama with a touch of humor. It is a movie that will make you laugh, cry and leave you feeling inspired. Anyone who is a fan of family dramas or romantic comedies is sure to enjoy this one.