Movie Description

Thousand Pieces of Gold

(1991)

Overview

In 1880s China, young Lalu is sold into marriage by her impoverished father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in an Idaho gold-mining town, the property of a saloon owner who renames her China Polly and plans to sell her as entertainment for the locals. Refusing to become a whore, Lalu ultimately finds her own way in this strange country filled with white demons.

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Original TitleThousand Pieces of Gold

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1991-04-26

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 45m

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance