31 Aug 2023
She Sings for the World
A Chinese Canadian son sets out to make a film on his mother, who was once known as the first ever Chinese Opera Singer to have performed Pingju Opera in English in late 1980's China.
The Grand Substitution
With China under control of a weak Emperor, two officials compete to steer the future destiny of the land. Chiu believes the people are the future of China, while the diabolical Tu wishes to grind the people beneath an iron heel. Tu decides to take out Chiu's family, but one lone infant escapes.
Top Billed Cast
Ivy Ling Po Chiu Wu
Li Li-Hua Princess Chuan Ji
Lee Ying Chief Warden Tu An Ko
Ching Miao Prime Minister Chiu Zun
杨志卿 Kun Zun
Lee Ting Po Feng
Ha Yee-Chau Chun Lan
Chen Yan-yan Ching Ying's wife
Cheung Hei Fortune teller
Leung Yui Emperor Ling-Kung
Chen Yu-Hsin Emperor's brother Chin Kung
Tang Ti General Wei Chiang
陳英傑 Officer Wei Chung
Chao Ming General Han Chieh
Hao Li-Jen Princess's servant
田丰 Ju Yi
Ling Hon Officer Pei Pao
Wong Gam 
歐陽莎菲 
Man Sau Midwife
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