Osmanthus Alley

Osmanthus Alley

1987 · 112 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama

Ti Hung's parents die when she is twelve. When she is sixteen, she determines to change her fate, swearing to rise from her poverty. She becomes famous for her embroidery and eventually marries into a rich family, but tragedy ensues.

Directed by Chen Kun-hou · Written by Yah-Ming Ding

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