Temporary Family

Temporary Family

The best thing is to be free.

2014 · 100 min · ★ 5.2 · Romance, Comedy

Lung, a hardworking property agent, is facing a serious situation in life. His girlfriend won't marry him unless he can buy her a 1000-sq ft. apartment in one year’s time; whilst Charlotte desperately needs a place to stay after her divorce. Along with Lung’s intern Very, a mainland rich, they become co-owners of the office girl Hak’s small flat that was left to Hak by her estranged mother.

Directed by Vincci Cheuk Wan-Chi · Written by Vincci Cheuk Wan-Chi

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