Romance of the West Chamber
西廂艷譚
Synopsis
Cheung, a 23-year-old unmarried travelling scholar, stops by the monastery, where he sees a beautiful woman. Against the rules, Monk Faben allows Cheung to stay and woo the girl, Ann-Ann. She is shy, and also the Prime Minister's daughter, so the wooing is arranged by Ann-Ann's maid Hung.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lam Yee-Hung
- Original Title
- 西廂艷譚
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Heart Lover Entertainment Co. Ltd.
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Lam Yee-Hung
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Lam Yee-Hung
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What is Romance of the West Chamber about?
Cheung, a 23-year-old unmarried travelling scholar, stops by the monastery, where he sees a beautiful woman. Against the rules, Monk Faben allows Cheung to stay and woo the girl, Ann-Ann. She is shy, and also the Prime Minister's daughter, so the wooing is arranged by Ann-Ann's maid Hung.
Who directed Romance of the West Chamber?
Romance of the West Chamber was directed by Lam Yee-Hung.
Who stars in Romance of the West Chamber?
The principal cast of Romance of the West Chamber includes Chisato Kawamura, Jimmy Wong Shu-Kei, Elvis Tsui Kam-Kong, Teresa Mak Ka-Kei, Karen Yeung Ga-ling.
When was Romance of the West Chamber released and how long is it?
Romance of the West Chamber was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.