A Poet from the Sea
海角詩人
Synopsis
Hou Yao wrote, directed and starred in A Poet from the Sea (1927). It was shot in Stanley, Hong Kong. The surviving copy was only 23-minute long, but Hou Yao's romantic side was obvious through the scenic location and beautiful set-up. The love story between Poet (Hou Yao) and his lover (Lee Dan-dan) was pure and lyrical, a gem from China Sun Motion Picture Company (Shanghai) in the 1920s.
Top Cast
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Hou Yao
Ih Bing
Cho-cho Lam
Yin Meizhen
Li Dandan
Liu Tsan Ying
Wang Xieyan
Meng Shi
Ge Lijiang
Yinqiao Yi
Yin Xifu
Yansheng Fang
Qin Yun
Buping Dai
Shi Shaoqiu
Qichen Zhang
Wen Yuyuan
Xizhang Ou
Jin Dayou
Yiting Fei
Guo Yongnian
Neng He
Tian Baqi
Guanqun Huang
Yang Yi
Zhong Mi
Ding Ben
Shaomei Xing
Qian Er
Shutao Zhu
Liu Yong
Hanwen Xin
Zhang Tianba
Banmei Xing
Ms. Yang
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hou Yao
- Screenplay & Story
- Hou Yao
- Original Title
- 海角詩人
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hou Yao
Hou Yao
Linguang Liang
Department Leadership Roster
Hou Yao
Director
Hou Yao
Writer
Linguang Liang
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Poet from the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Poet from the Sea about?
Hou Yao wrote, directed and starred in A Poet from the Sea (1927). It was shot in Stanley, Hong Kong. The surviving copy was only 23-minute long, but Hou Yao's romantic side was obvious through the scenic location and beautiful set-up. The love story between Poet (Hou Yao) and his lover (Lee Dan-dan) was pure and lyrical, a gem from China Sun Motion Picture Company (Shanghai) in the 1920s.
Who directed A Poet from the Sea?
A Poet from the Sea was directed by Hou Yao.
Who stars in A Poet from the Sea?
The principal cast of A Poet from the Sea includes Hou Yao, Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Wang Xieyan, Ge Lijiang.
When was A Poet from the Sea released and how long is it?
A Poet from the Sea was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.