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Kuei-mei, a Woman

1h 59m1985Chang Yi
IMDb: 7.2/10
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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.

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What is Kuei-mei, a Woman (1985) about?

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.

Who stars in Kuei-mei, a Woman?

Kuei-mei, a Woman stars Loretta Yang Hui-shan (Kuei-Mei), Lee Li-Chun (Kuei-Mei's husband), Elten Ting, Wen Ying, Hu Hsiang-Ping. The film was directed by Chang Yi.

How long is Kuei-mei, a Woman?

Kuei-mei, a Woman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated N/A.

Is Kuei-mei, a Woman worth watching?

Kuei-mei, a Woman holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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