The rough English translation of this film's title 'Cousin, you're great!', highlights the true focus and value of this movie

Set in Hong Kong and centred on the adventures of a visiting policewoman from the Mainland, the narrative is strongly linked to local identity and fears surrounding the 1997-handover.
The policewoman (Dodo Chueng) and her assitant (director, Alfred Cheung) ostensibly travel to the crown colony to work in conjunction with local authorities in overcoming a criminal network. Whilst in Hong Kong they experience a distinct culture clash, confronted with a capitalist democratic lifestyle.

Much of the narrative's drive and comedy comes from playing on stereotypes and marking difference (including table manners, drinking habits and sexual attitudes) between the two regions. Despite initial jarring of the factions, they soon come together to form an effective (if somewhat unconventional) force.

Whilst the narrative is satirical at large, it does encounter some serious issues. In particular the devlopment of a potential romance between the policewoman and her Hong Kong counterpart (played by Tony Leung Ka-fai), problematizes the obstacles of boundaries and politics. Whilst this romance remains largely unrealised in this film, it is further expressed in later sequels.

A hearty and satirical comedy that plays upon differences between Hong Kong and the Mainland, Chueng's film remains a sublte negotiation of handover fears and futurity.