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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 50m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes5
DirectorHuang Jian-Zhong
WritersHuang Jian-Zhong, Kuanding Li
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.3 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsA Good Woman
About A Good Woman
Xingxian is a 18 year old girl who finds herself engaged to a 8 year old boy. When a young man her age comes to town, she falls in love. They eventually elope and she become the first girl from her village to break the tradition of arranged marriage.
Directed by Huang Jian-Zhong, A Good Woman leans on a strong ensemble — Cong Shan, Zhang Weixin, Wang Jiayi — 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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