10 Nov 1965
The West Chamber
A scholar woos the daughter of an important family, while outwitting rebels who try to capture her.
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.
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