Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.
Release Date | January 1, 1982 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | 狀元媒 | |
Runtime | 1h 37min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | Mandarin | |
Original Language | Chinese | |
Production Countries | Taiwan | |
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