Ng goh siu hai dik hau jeung

I absolutely hate the movie because my wife and I were a fricking mess throughout the film. A couple of weeks ago we saw the trailer and in the midst of it we practically turned towards each other simultaneously and said in unison "Sure cry one. We must see."

This is a human interest story based on a true story. A principal of a prestigious school for little tots played by Miriam Yeung, steps down feeling very disillusioned by what education is really about. Later, while filling her void with activities, she sees a news on the television that would change her life. A kindergarten with only five students in Yuen Long will be forced to close down and they are hiring a principal-teacher-janitor. The salary is stated as HK$4500 (S$793) a month, not negotiable.

Miriam Yeung is a piece of fantastic casting. There is something about her that is so natural and down to earth. Her chemistry with her tots is spot on and believable. Maybe it is the fact that she has become a recent mother which I feel has improved her acting. Or it may be something about a person with a singular goal in life (which is not prestige or money) that makes her unfolding story so inspiring. Being a teacher myself, I really love how she teaches her underlings. She doesn't pay lip service and she never shies her kids from brutal truths. She uses action, not mere words to show her love for the kids and in so doing lay the blueprint for how they would want to live their lives. Her methods are not earth-shattering, awe-inspiring or even Hollywood-type cinematic envelope pushers but I come away feeling completely inspired. Allow me to share an example. While doing home visits she realizes the root of the kids' problems lie in their communication with their parents, so she devises a simple homework for the children - to find out from their parents what is their dream. That sequence is one of light-hearted moments and it completely made us a mess of emotions.

Miriam Yeung's natural performance is buoyed by other good performances by veterans like Richard Ng, Fung Shui-Fan and Philip Keung. Louis Koo, definitely HK's busiest actor, plays Yeung's supportive hubby. But his parallel story to Yeung's suffers from under- development.

Occasionally I love human interest movies like these. I didn't find it overtly manipulative and there are some subtle but creative scenes. The story is warm and inspiring and prior before watching, I already know where all the emotional traps are. But the really good ones know how to make you want to drop into those emo holes willingly. This one did that for us. It is also testament to a good film that even on the next day while driving my wife to work we were still talking about scenes from the movie, like what's the purpose of showing Jia Jia's dirty shoes. Hang back in the cinema when the credits run and you can see the actual kind visage of the principal and her five blessed kids.

You can't just help from crying from start to end

First of all. I thank those people who worked very hard, to make this heartbreaking movie possible. Especially the kids. Adrian Kwan for directing and writing this movie, along with the principal writer (Hanna Cheung).

The movie teaches you to do good to others without expecting anything in return. Because everyone of us is entitled for happiness and deserved to be loved. No matter how deprived they are in material wealth.

Teaching children to do good. Can inspire them to be helpful to others. So that they can keep holding and realizing their long dreams. Making this world the best place to live for our children. And the children of their children.

Please make a part 2 of this Little Big Master. 🙏

A 'tear gas' movie as local has it described.

Most touching - very basic, human and genuine.

No fancy dressing. Have not seen a true story turned into a 2-hour film that touch all that watch it. It provides an opportunity for all to let go the emotion in a cinema - much better than an expensive medical therapy.

Superb acting on the parts of the 5 child actresses, especially Kai Kai.Temporarily keep us all away from this troubling world in this brief 2-hour.

Many congratulations to all in the making of this film. All have shown great passion and good heart.

Immense love. Hats off to Ms Lui, the real headmistress; she has a big heart. Wish you well with her own Thyroid treatment

Must see.

It is rare these days to find a movie that really grabs my attention, this movie did it! From the start to the end, it kept my on my feet and it actually made me sob. One of the best movies I have seen, highly recommending it to all people of all ages. A true inspiration. Love movies that leave you feeling like this. I am a grown 34 year old man and I have seen so many movies in my life. I usually have a good judgment and figure out how movies will turn out especially towards the end. But not this movie! I wanted to see every scene. I felt like I was a child again. Curious about stories and what was going to happen. One of my favorite films ever. We need to make more movies like this. God bless all the people that made this happen and thank you for sharing it to the world.

A very touching movie, all the act, chemistry are perfect. Perfect casting, a good story as well. A movie that show you a people with passion that make you to rethink about your life.