The film tells the story of a promising cello student, who is enjoying the exclusive birthday party of her friend Idoia, a showcase of high society, when she receives an unexpected call from her mother. What he asks of her will force Elsa to choose between her future and her dignity.
没有责任感的李立昌(刘青云 饰),行为粗鲁,多年工作只是在夜总会当个小职员。年少时他与叶婷(叶童 饰)结婚并育有一子Jason(黎应就 饰)。两人性格不合离婚后,叶婷带着儿子到加拿大定居。多年后,叶婷因再婚回港需要李立昌帮忙照顾儿子,可是李立昌吊儿郎当与知书识礼的儿子成为鲜明的对比,此间立昌在儿子身上学会了宽容与尊重。立昌原本有个若即若离的女友Angle(舒淇 饰),由于立昌缺乏责任感,Angle不敢对他付托终身,立昌的改变令他们之间的感情也出现了转机。就在这时,Jason被检验出患有严重肝病……
A ruthless corporate raider on the verge of making partner at his NYC private equity firm, is forced to return to his small town roots where he suddenly inherits his father's nearly bankrupt pencil factory, which is the heart and soul of the depressed community. With the foreclosure deadline looming, he must decide to either join the community's fight to save the factory, or le...