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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes12
DirectorChang Yi
WritersChang Yi, Hsiao Sa
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsKuei-mei, a Woman
About Kuei-mei, a Woman
Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.
Directed by Chang Yi, Kuei-mei, a Woman leans on a strong ensemble — Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Lee Li-Chun, Elten Ting — 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 1985.
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