A woman falls in love with a visiting cavalry captain, but chooses to suppress it for the sake of her daughter.Read More »
Lisa Lu
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Shu Shuen Tong – Dong fu ren AKA The Arch (1968)
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Quan’an Wang – Tuan yuan (2010)
2001-2010ChinaDramaQuan'an WangSynopsis:
Liu returns to his native city Shanghai after 50 years spent in Taiwan. He has come to find the first love of his life, Qiao, who he left behind pregnant. In the meantime, Qiao has married and formed a family. But Liu is determined to get the family’s approval to take her away with him. —AnonymousRead More » -
Han Hsiang Li – Ying tai qi xue AKA The Last Tempest (1976)
Han Hsiang Li1971-1980AsianDramaHong KongDespite Kuang Hsu’s (Ti Lung) enthronement as the last reigning Emperor of China, his ability to rule effectively is overshadowed by the ever-present power of the Dowager Empress (Lisa Lu). When his attempts to reform the Imperial system are thwarted by the Dowager Empress, he attempts to curb her power. His efforts are not successful, and this failure leads directly to his own death and the end of Imperial rule in China. The Dowager Empress, though, ends her days comfortably and in peace.Read More »
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Phil Agland – China: Beyond the Clouds (1994)
USA1991-2000DocumentaryPhil AglandQuote:
Travel to Lijiang and learn about life in China of the 1990s. At first, this small town may seem strange to you and its residents very different, but you’ll quickly discover that people in Lijiang care about the same kinds of things as you. Watch the drama of the Lu family as they live and work. Follow Mr. Mu as he deals with the aftermath of his nephew’s murder, and observe the official inquiry into the young teenager’s death. See Dr. Tang use acupuncture to treat Little Swallow, a young girl with cerebral palsy. CHINA: BEYOND THE CLOUDS is an intense journey into the dreams, anxieties, and joys of ordinary people living in an extraordinary time.Read More » -
Han Hsiang Li – Qing guo qing cheng AKA The Empress Dowager (1975)
1971-1980AsianDramaHan Hsiang LiHong KongSynopsis:
This dragon lady of the Ching Dynasty was the power behind the throne for 50 years, and hew vast tapestry of palace intrigues is vividly brought to the screen in this memorable epic.Read More »