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Release Year1935
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorShen Xiling
WritersShen Xiling
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Boatman's Daughter
About The Boatman's Daughter
The film concerns the misfortunes of an innocent woman, Ah Ling, who lives with her father in Hangzhou, where they rent a boat transporting passengers across the West Lake. Ah Ling is in love with Tie’er, a factory worker who takes her boat every day. The peaceful life is disrupted by the appearance of a playboy artist from Shanghai.
Directed by Shen Xiling, The Boatman's Daughter leans on a strong ensemble — Lai Xu, Xianping Dong, Zhanfei Gao — 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 1935.
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