Film

The Purple Shell

1967 · 1h 42m · Drama

Hui Pui-ching, a gentle and fragile woman, endures relentless abuse from her violent husband Fan Pak-nan. By chance, she meets Ha Mon-hin, a cultured and compassionate businessman trapped in his own loveless marriage. Drawn together by loneliness and understanding, their relationship unfolds quietly along seaside walks, where a simple purple shell becomes a symbol of tenderness and fragile hope. As suspicion, jealousy, and blackmail close in, their impossible love spirals toward devastating consequences.

Chiang Feng

Ling Yun

Ou Wei

Wen Ling

Lui Ming

Pai Lin

Betty Ting Pei

Dance Hostess Dai-Dai

Lei Ko

Ku Chun

Pan Chieh-Yi

• Pan LeiDirector · Screenplay
• Chiung YaoNovel
• Run Run ShawProducer
• Hung Ching-YunDirector of Photography
• Lo Ming-TaoOriginal Music Composer
• Chiang Hsing-LungEditor

Release date

August 2, 1967

Status

Released

Original language

Chinese

Runtime

1h 42m

Genres

Drama