The Road
路
Synopsis
High school student Kuo Chang Ying is the son of a lowly road construction worker. Everyday he studies tirelessly for the university entrance exams, desperate to get out of poverty. His next door neighbor is Chen Shu Chun, a prostitute with an abusive husband, another wayward soul seeking an escape. The two foster an unlikely friendship despite his father's objections.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Hsing
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Yung-Hsiang, Hai Lan
- Original Title
- 路
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Hsing
Chang Yung-Hsiang, Hai Lan
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Lee Hsing
Director
Chang Yung-Hsiang
Screenplay
Hai Lan
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What is The Road about?
High school student Kuo Chang Ying is the son of a lowly road construction worker. Everyday he studies tirelessly for the university entrance exams, desperate to get out of poverty. His next door neighbor is Chen Shu Chun, a prostitute with an abusive husband, another wayward soul seeking an escape. The two foster an unlikely friendship despite his father's objections.
Who directed The Road?
The Road was directed by Lee Hsing.
Who stars in The Road?
The principal cast of The Road includes Tsui Fu-Sheng, Wang Yong, Lee Hsiang.
When was The Road released and how long is it?
The Road was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.