La Brassiere (2001)

Director
Patrick Leung; Chan Hing-Kar

Main cast
Sean Lau; Louis Koo; Carina Lau; Gigi Leung; Jo Kuk

Genres
Drama, Comedy, Romance

Description
A Hong Kong bra company breaks tradition by hiring two men, Johnny and Wayne, to design an "ultimate bra" in 3 months...


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