The West Chamber
1965 · 109 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Romance
A scholar woos the daughter of an important family, while outwitting rebels who try to capture her.
Directed by Griffin Yueh Feng · Written by Wang Yue-Ting
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Chen Yanyan Lady Cui -
Yang Chi-Ching Abbot of Pu Jiu Temple -
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