01 Jan 1966
Lucky Purse
Film version of Suo Lin Nang, the popular Peking opera written by Weng Ouhong.
Children Peking Opera Singers
The desire of a 7 year old boy to be a member in a Chinese opera, his hard life at school and acceptance of his society.
The desire of a 7 year old boy to be a member in a Chinese opera, his hard life at school and acceptance of his society.
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