05 Nov 2022
A Tale of Yearning
This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.
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Film version of Suo Lin Nang, the popular Peking opera written by Weng Ouhong.
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Betty Loh Ti Xue Xiangling
Yang Chang Zhou Tingxun
Tin Ching Magistrate Lu
Man Oi-Lan Meixiang
Chiang Nan Old teacher
Hung Mei Grand matriarch
Su Hsiang Liu Jinhu
Yi Fung Xue's servant
Yiu Kwang-Chao Magistrate Liu
Hao Li-Jen Zhao Ru-Han
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