Legend of Shue Tao
江水无痕之薛涛
“A Gifted Female Scholar”
Synopsis
SHAU Tao is a talented and self respecting prostitute as described in ancient Chinese literature, born in the Tang dynasty - a period in Chinese history known for it's open attitude toward women. Nevertheless, even in a period like this, it is still men who control the fate of womankind. During that period, the celebrated poet, YU Jen falls for charms of SHAU Tao. However in the long run, he still does not wish to marry her due to her social status. Having a very high esteem for herself, SHAU Tao prefers to remain single for the rest of her life rather than make sacrifice to accommodate such a situation. The plot switches back and forth from the letters sent between SHAU Tao and YU Jen's wife. The film reveals an undercurrent of a homoerotic relationship and the subtle relationship between three of them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2001
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chiou Muh-Chyi
- Original Title
- 江水无痕之薛涛
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chiou Muh-Chyi
Department Leadership Roster
Chiou Muh-Chyi
Director
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What is Legend of Shue Tao about?
SHAU Tao is a talented and self respecting prostitute as described in ancient Chinese literature, born in the Tang dynasty - a period in Chinese history known for it's open attitude toward women. Nevertheless, even in a period like this, it is still men who control the fate of womankind. During that period, the celebrated poet, YU Jen falls for charms of SHAU Tao. However in the long run, he still does not wish to marry her due to her social status. Having a very high esteem for herself, SHAU Tao prefers to remain single for the rest of her life rather than make sacrifice to accommodate such a situation. The plot switches back and forth from the letters sent between SHAU Tao and YU Jen's wife. The film reveals an undercurrent of a homoerotic relationship and the subtle relationship between three of them.
Who directed Legend of Shue Tao?
Legend of Shue Tao was directed by Chiou Muh-Chyi.
Who stars in Legend of Shue Tao?
The principal cast of Legend of Shue Tao includes Vincent Lam Wai, Mondi Yau Yuet-Ching, 余明蓉.
When was Legend of Shue Tao released and how long is it?
Legend of Shue Tao was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.