Butterfly and Red Pear
蝶影紅梨記
Synopsis
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tit
- Screenplay & Story
- Tong Tik-Sang
- Original Title
- 蝶影紅梨記
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Studios
- Bo Ying
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tit
Tong Tik-Sang
Suen Lun
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Tit
Director
Suen Lun
Director of Photography
Lai Chu
Costume Design
Tong Tik-Sang
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly and Red Pear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterfly and Red Pear about?
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.
Who directed Butterfly and Red Pear?
Butterfly and Red Pear was directed by Lee Tit.
Who stars in Butterfly and Red Pear?
The principal cast of Butterfly and Red Pear includes Yam Kim-Fai, Pak Suet-Sin, Leung Sing Poh, Liang Tsi-Pak, Cheung Sing-Fei.
When was Butterfly and Red Pear released and how long is it?
Butterfly and Red Pear was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.