Ten Thousand Li Ahead

Ten Thousand Li Ahead

1941 · 103 min · Drama, War

Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

Directed by Chusheng Cai · Written by Chusheng Cai

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Lee Ching Lao Gao
Yung Siu-Yi Hsiao Feng / Prostitute
Jingbo Li Hsiao Chang
Zhao Yishan Great director
Yung Yung Ah Chai
To Sam-Ku Mother-in-law
Noh Chiu Bully
Tai Hau-Ho Rent mother
Yung Yuk-Yi Modern Miss
Yim Sek Big brother Liu
Wan Man Bazar hawker
Chang Ta-Jung Worker

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