River of Tears
相思河畔
Synopsis
Mysterious songstress Fang Biyu is loved by two brothers, Qiwei and Qijun. After freeing herself from the clutches of gangsters, she gives her heart to Qiwei. Tragedy comes knocking on the door when one of the gangsters comes out of prison, and Qiwei dies in a car accident. Blamed for her husband's death, Biyu is forced to go back to singing to make a living, but hopes to reunite with her son and return to the family one day.
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Jenny Hu Yan-Ni
Fang Biyu
Chin Han
Feng Qiwei
Tsung Hua
Feng Qijun
Yau Ching
Danni Li
Ku Wen-Chung
Feng's dad
Yang Chi-Ching
Lin Laoer
Wei Ping-Ao
Li Laosan
Lai Man
Fang Biyu's mother
Alice Au Yin-Ching
Hsiao Lan
Wu Yen
Hsiao Lan's mother
Huang Nai Hsi
Fang Nien Tzu
Ng Wai
Wedding guest
Gam Tin-Chue
Club waiter
Wong Ching-Ho
Chai Lam
Goo Chim-Hung
Yeung Yip-Wang
Chin Chun
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chun Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Kao Lin
- Original Score
- Wang Fu-Ling
- Original Title
- 相思河畔
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chun Kim
Kao Lin
Wang Fu-Ling
Charles Tung Shao-Yung, Chang Hsin
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Chun Kim
Director
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Wang Fu-Ling
Original Music Composer
Kao Lin
Screenplay
Charles Tung Shao-Yung
Director of Photography
Chang Hsin
Director of Photography
Chiang Hsing-Lung
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What is River of Tears about?
Mysterious songstress Fang Biyu is loved by two brothers, Qiwei and Qijun. After freeing herself from the clutches of gangsters, she gives her heart to Qiwei. Tragedy comes knocking on the door when one of the gangsters comes out of prison, and Qiwei dies in a car accident. Blamed for her husband's death, Biyu is forced to go back to singing to make a living, but hopes to reunite with her son and return to the family one day.
Who directed River of Tears?
River of Tears was directed by Chun Kim.
Who stars in River of Tears?
The principal cast of River of Tears includes Jenny Hu Yan-Ni, Chin Han, Tsung Hua, Yau Ching, Ku Wen-Chung.
When was River of Tears released and how long is it?
River of Tears was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for River of Tears?
The original motion picture soundtrack for River of Tears was composed by Wang Fu-Ling.