The Nanhai Fisherman's Song

The Nanhai Fisherman's Song

1950 · 97 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

The film tells the story of fishermen in a fishing village in the South China Sea, who have suffered from exploitation by Yan Jianping, the owner of the lucrative fish pens, who has driven down fish prices.

Directed by Chun Kim · Written by Sima Wensen

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