Kuei-mei, a Woman
我這樣過了一生
Synopsis
Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Yi
- Screenplay & Story
- Hsiao Sa
- Original Score
- Chang Hung-Yi
- Original Title
- 我這樣過了一生
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Central Motion Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Yi
Hsiao Sa, Chang Yi
Chang Hung-Yi
Yang Wei-han
Wang Chin-Chen
Hui San-Chi
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Yi
Director
Wang Chin-Chen
Editor
Yang Wei-han
Director of Photography
Hui San-Chi
Producer
Poon Mei-Lai
Costume Design
Chang Yi
Writer
Hsiao Sa
Screenplay
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What is Kuei-mei, a Woman about?
Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
Who directed Kuei-mei, a Woman?
Kuei-mei, a Woman was directed by Chang Yi.
Who stars in Kuei-mei, a Woman?
The principal cast of Kuei-mei, a Woman includes Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Lee Li-Chun, Elten Ting, Wen Ying, Hu Hsiang-Ping.
When was Kuei-mei, a Woman released and how long is it?
Kuei-mei, a Woman was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
Who composed the musical score for Kuei-mei, a Woman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kuei-mei, a Woman was composed by Chang Hung-Yi.
Is Kuei-mei, a Woman based on a book or true story?
Kuei-mei, a Woman is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hsiao Sa".