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First Love and Other Pains
First Love and Other Pains

First Love and Other Pains

Explore the Thrill, the Fear, and Heartache of First Love.

Genres

Drama

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Across the boundaries they find each other... in this post-colonial romance. A cynical English professor discovers love in the form of an admiring student. But is it too late for him to find happiness?

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

50 mins

Rating

4.2/10

Release Date

01 January 1999

Country

Cast

Edmund Strode

Edmund Strode

Hugh

Alex Wong

Alex Wong

Mark

Carrie Leung

Carrie Leung

Christine

Kin Wai Young

Kin Wai Young

Auntie

Colette Koo

Colette Koo

Dean

Wes Wong

Wes Wong

Kevin

Oliver Williams

Oliver Williams

Jamie

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