
Six Is Company
Kenny Bee plays a saxophonist who works in a night club. Fang Hui-jang is the oldest sister in a four-child family whose father is working abroad. They are forced to live together in a house because they are fooled by a cheater who pretends to be the owner of the house they rent and runs away after taking both their rents. This love comedy begins after this couple lives together. —Anonymous
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Plot Summary
This made-for-television film explores the complexities of modern relationships when a married couple decides to open their home to two other couples, creating a unique and evolving living arrangement. As they navigate shared living, the dynamics shift, testing their bonds and introducing new challenges. The narrative delves into the emotional and practical hurdles of their unconventional lifestyle, examining how they adapt to their shared existence.
Critical Reception
Six Is Company received a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its ambitious attempt to tackle contemporary relationship dynamics and for strong performances from its lead cast. Some critics lauded its willingness to explore taboo subjects and its thoughtful, if sometimes slow-paced, narrative. However, others found its premise a bit dated or felt it didn't fully capitalize on its dramatic potential.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its performances and exploration of complex relationships.
- Noted for its attempt to address unconventional living arrangements.
- Some found the pacing too slow or the themes not fully developed.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but available comments suggest a mixed reaction, with some appreciating the film's unique premise and others finding it less engaging than anticipated.
Fun Fact
The film was a made-for-television movie, which was a common format for exploring more mature or experimental themes in the early 1980s before such topics became more commonplace in theatrical releases.
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