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Release Year1960
Runtime—
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresFantasy, Drama, Romance
Votes—
DirectorYunwei Ying
WritersYunwei Ying
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsChasing the Fish Spirit
About Chasing the Fish Spirit
Lackluster scholar Zhang was pulped for the marriage to grand councilor Jin's child when his parents were alive. But when Zhang's parent were both dead and their family became impoverished, Jin disliked Zhang and ordered him to study in a humble lakeside cottage. Jin said that the marriage should be reconsidered when Zhang gains official career and fame. Zhang is sad and talks to the lake about his miserable encounter under the moon. A carp spirit is touched by him and plays as Jin's daughter Peony to meet him in late night. The two then fall in love.
Directed by Yunwei Ying, Chasing the Fish Spirit leans on a strong ensemble — Chen Lan-Fang, Miaohua Qian, Wang Wen-Juan — 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 fantasy titles of 1960.
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