Match Maker for Successful Candidate

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.

Country:

Taiwan

Genre:

Romance,

Music,

Drama

Duration:

97 minutes

Year:

1982

Director:

Pao Hsueh-Li

Cast:
Ivy Ling Po

Yun Ching

Yang Li-Hua

Yun Chyun

Niu Fang-yu

Liu Ming

Wu Chia-Chi

Crew:
Huang Mao-Shan

Original Music Composer

Ma Yung-lin

Producer

Katy Chin Shu-Mei

Writer

Pao Hsueh-Li

Director

Xie Lu-Dao

Producer