The Jade Hairpin
碧玉簪
Synopsis
Convinced of infidelity, the scholar Wang Yulin refuses to consummate his marriage to Xiuying, the only daughter of the Secretary of Defense, subjecting her to constant humiliation. After enduring a long period of mistreatment by Yulin, Xiuying finally uncovers the plot behind the hairpin with help from her father, and a guilt-ridden Yulin crawls back for forgiveness. This film marks the first co-starring appearance of Yang Li-hua and Ye Qing, two legends of televised Gezaixi (Gezai opera). Yang delivers memorable performances of classic pieces, and her distinctive artistry is further showcased during her first outdoor filming experience, which captures the journey to the capital examinations.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cheng Tung-Shan
- Original Title
- 碧玉簪
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cheng Tung-Shan
Department Leadership Roster
Cheng Tung-Shan
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What is The Jade Hairpin about?
Convinced of infidelity, the scholar Wang Yulin refuses to consummate his marriage to Xiuying, the only daughter of the Secretary of Defense, subjecting her to constant humiliation. After enduring a long period of mistreatment by Yulin, Xiuying finally uncovers the plot behind the hairpin with help from her father, and a guilt-ridden Yulin crawls back for forgiveness. This film marks the first co-starring appearance of Yang Li-hua and Ye Qing, two legends of televised Gezaixi (Gezai opera). Yang delivers memorable performances of classic pieces, and her distinctive artistry is further showcased during her first outdoor filming experience, which captures the journey to the capital examinations.
Who directed The Jade Hairpin?
The Jade Hairpin was directed by Cheng Tung-Shan.
Who stars in The Jade Hairpin?
The principal cast of The Jade Hairpin includes Yang Li-Hua, Yeh Ching, Chen Chien-Ping.
When was The Jade Hairpin released and how long is it?
The Jade Hairpin was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.