Honor Thy Father

Honor Thy Father

1989 · 120 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

After his twin dies as a baby, the protagonist's family has little hope for his survival. But as he grows older, he discovers baseball, and much to his father's chagrin, he begins playing. He will go on to be a star baseball player.

Directed by Ho Ping · Written by Wu Nien-jen

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