Ten Thousand Li Ahead
前程萬里
Synopsis
Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.
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Lee Ching
Lao Gao
Yung Siu-Yi
Hsiao Feng / Prostitute
Jingbo Li
Hsiao Chang
Zhao Yishan
Great director
Yung Yung
Ah Chai
To Sam-Ku
Mother-in-law
Noh Chiu
Bully
Tai Hau-Ho
Rent mother
Yung Yuk-Yi
Modern Miss
Yim Sek
Big brother Liu
Wan Man
Bazar hawker
Chang Ta-Jung
Worker
Wong Fei
Policeman
Shum Yat-Fei
Lackey
Zhang Gang
Worker
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chusheng Cai
- Screenplay & Story
- Chusheng Cai
- Original Title
- 前程萬里
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Xinsheng Production Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chusheng Cai
Chusheng Cai
Zheng Yingshi, Luo Xuelian
Department Leadership Roster
Chusheng Cai
Director
Chusheng Cai
Screenplay
Zheng Yingshi
Producer
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What is Ten Thousand Li Ahead about?
Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.
Who directed Ten Thousand Li Ahead?
Ten Thousand Li Ahead was directed by Chusheng Cai.
Who stars in Ten Thousand Li Ahead?
The principal cast of Ten Thousand Li Ahead includes Lee Ching, Yung Siu-Yi, Jingbo Li, Zhao Yishan, Yung Yung.
When was Ten Thousand Li Ahead released and how long is it?
Ten Thousand Li Ahead was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.