Butterfly and Red Pear
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.
Directed by Lee Tit · Written by Tong Tik-Sang
Cast
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Yam Kim-Fai Chiu Yue Chow -
Pak Suet-Sin Che Siu Chau -
Leung Sing Poh Lau Gung Chai - Liang Tsi-Pak Wong Fu
- Cheung Sing-Fei Leung Si-Shing
Make it a double feature
4h 25m together
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