Movie Description

蝶影紅梨記

(1959)

Overview

Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.

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Original Title蝶影紅梨記

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1959-09-16

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 15m

Production CompaniesBo Ying

Genres

  • Music