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Release Year1961
Runtime1h 47m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorXu Tao
WritersGongpu Wang, Jikang Zhao
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Witch Who Becomes a Doctor
About The Witch Who Becomes a Doctor
In the center of the story is the story of a young girl from the Dai nation, who, despite gossip and accusations of witchcraft, becomes a successful doctor and finds happiness in her personal life.
Directed by Xu Tao, The Witch Who Becomes a Doctor leans on a strong ensemble — Qin Yi, Wei Heling, Kang Tai — 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 1961.
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