Synopsis & Context
Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.
Title Dossier
- Original Title
- 狀元媒
- Release
- January 1, 1982
- Screen Time
- 1h 37min
- Rating
- N/A
- Direction
- Pao Hsueh-Li
- Original Language
- Chinese
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Production Status
- Released
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