The Girl with a Thousand Faces

The Girl with a Thousand Faces

1959 · 99 min · ★ 8.0 · Music

Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.

Directed by Chiang Nan · Written by Chiang Nan

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