Match Maker for Successful Candidate

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1982

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

Taiwan

Cast

Hsia Ling-Ling,Cheung Ping,Ivy Ling Po,Chen Chen,Yang Li-Hua,Liu Ming,Wu Chia-Chi,Lu Wei,Hsiao Liang-Ge,Chu Ben-Keand 1 more

Director

Pao Hsueh-Li

Writer

Katy Chin Shu-Mei

Producer

Ma Yung-lin,Xie Lu-Dao

Music

Huang Mao-Shan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt3397580