The Wooden Man's Bride
五魁
“She defied a thousand years of tradition for one moment of passion”
Synopsis
After her groom is killed in a bandit ambush, a young peasant bride must move into the home of her wealthy mother-in-law, Madame Liu. In a perverse tribute to her fallen son, Madame Liu imposes on her new daughter-in-law a life of domestic servitude. In the midst of her misery, the young widow finds new romance with another peasant, the gentle and brave Kui. But when Madame Liu discovers her infidelity, she vows to keep the lovers apart.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Jianxin
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhengguang Yang
- Original Title
- 五魁
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Long Shong Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Jianxin
Zhengguang Yang
Xudong Li, Yu Shi, Wang Ying-Hsiang
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Jianxin
Director
Zhengguang Yang
Writer
Wang Ying-Hsiang
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Wooden Man's Bride.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Wooden Man's Bride.
MovieLens[:10K]
Similar Titles to The Wooden Man's Bride
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.8
7.6
6.6
7.9
7.3
6.3
6.7
5.2
7.4Anime
7.5
5.0
7.2
6.0
8.0
6.8
7.2
7.1
6.7
6.7
5.5
More Like The Wooden Man's Bride
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Wooden Man's Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wooden Man's Bride about?
After her groom is killed in a bandit ambush, a young peasant bride must move into the home of her wealthy mother-in-law, Madame Liu. In a perverse tribute to her fallen son, Madame Liu imposes on her new daughter-in-law a life of domestic servitude. In the midst of her misery, the young widow finds new romance with another peasant, the gentle and brave Kui. But when Madame Liu discovers her infidelity, she vows to keep the lovers apart.
Who directed The Wooden Man's Bride?
The Wooden Man's Bride was directed by Huang Jianxin.
Who stars in The Wooden Man's Bride?
The principal cast of The Wooden Man's Bride includes Ku Pao-ming, Mingjun Kao, Lan Wang, Wang Yumei, Wang Fuli.
When was The Wooden Man's Bride released and how long is it?
The Wooden Man's Bride was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.