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The West Chamber

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english title The West Chamber
original title 西廂記
year1965
countryHong-Kong


cast & crew

directorGriffin YUEH Feng - 岳楓
actorIvy LING Po
LI Ching
FANG Ying - 方盈
producerRunme SHAW


additional Info

genresmusical
duration108 mins
production studioShaw Brothers 邵氏


synopsis

Based on a famous Chinese story, this period drama stars Ivy Ling Po and Li Ching, a beloved on-screen couple even though both are female - Ling Po is renowned for playing male Cantonese opera roles. While visiting a temple, a young scholar is enchanted by the daughter of an important family. When rebels threaten to abduct the girl, the scholar with the assistance of a clever maid, try to save her. In addition, the young maid help bring together the young couple in spite of her family's objections.

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