Film

Match Maker for Successful Candidate

1982 · 1h 37m · Romance · Music · Drama

Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.

Ivy Ling Po

Yun Ching

Yang Li-Hua

Yun Chyun

Niu Fang-yu

Liu Ming

Wu Chia-Chi

Chu Ben-Ke

Lu Wei

Hsia Ling-Ling

Hsiao Liang-Ge

Cheung Ping

Chen Chen

• Pao Hsueh-LiDirector
• Katy Chin Shu-MeiWriter
• Ma Yung-linProducer
• Xie Lu-DaoProducer
• Huang Mao-ShanOriginal Music Composer
• Chao Hsiung-ChengEditor

Release date

January 1, 1982

Status

Released

Original language

Chinese

Runtime

1h 37m

Genres

Romance, Music, Drama