Kuei-mei, a Woman

Kuei-mei, a Woman

1985 · 119 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.

Directed by Chang Yi · Written by Chang Yi

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