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Release Year1964
Runtime2h 17m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes4
DirectorHo Meng-Hua, Sit Kwan, Doe Ching, Lo Chen, Griffin Yueh Feng, Wang Hsing-Lai, Yan Jun
WritersTu Wei, Chin Hung
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBetween Tears and Smiles
About Between Tears and Smiles
Fan Chia-soo is a kind-hearted student whose heart is captured by the sweet song of Shen Feng-hsien. However, he is not the only one who has eyes for Shen. The General's henchmen are also determined to present the songstress to their superior as a gift. Fan received help from an unexpected quarter to save the woman he loves.
Directed by Ho Meng-Hua, Sit Kwan, Doe Ching, Lo Chen, Griffin Yueh Feng, Wang Hsing-Lai, Yan Jun, Between Tears and Smiles leans on a strong ensemble — Li Li-Hua, Ivy Ling Po, Guan Shan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1964.
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