Little Red Sweet review: Simon Yam drama lacks emotional bite

Source: scmp.com

Little Red Sweet tells the story of a struggling candy shop owner in Hong Kong and his estranged daughter who comes back after two decades. Starring Simon Yam as the father and Stephany Tang as the daughter, the movie explores themes of family reconciliation amid illness and hardship. The review slams it as an underdeveloped drama that doesn't live up to its heartfelt intentions, making it a letdown for fans of emotional Hong Kong cinema.