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Peking Opera Blues

Peking Opera Blues

1986 · 104 min · CN · 7.0 (59 votes)
Dir. Tsui Hark · Starring Brigitte Lin, Sally Yip Sin-Man, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung, Mark Cheng Ho-Nam, Cheung Kwok-Keung, Wu Ma · Music James Wong Jim
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The film is set in 1913 Beijing, during Yuan Shikai's presidency of the Republic of China. It depicts the adventures of a team of unlikely heroines: Tsao Wan, a patriotic rebel who dresses as a man; Sheung Hung, a woman in search of a missing box of jewels; and Pat Neil, the daughter of a Peking Opera impresario.

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A whirlwind of disguises, daring escapes, and comedic misunderstandings. This film is a vibrant, fast-paced romp through historical Beijing, celebrating female camaraderie and clever schemes with infectious energy.

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