The desire of a 7 year old boy to be a member in a Chinese opera, his hard life at school and acceptance of his society.
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A scholar woos the daughter of an important family, while outwitting rebels who try to capture her.
She smells her fragrance, she sees her talent... The ancient love story of Cui Jianyun and Cao Yuhua. The plight of these two women is told as they fall in love due to the admiration for each other's stunning beauty and literary craft. Adapted from the Kunqu opera & story by Li Yu, "Fragrant Companion/Lianxiang Companion", this short film includes a parallel between the play and "reality." The ending has been altered from the original play.
This is a sad tale of a noble lady who is entranced by an opera singer. Hoping to get closer to the singer, the lady takes up lessons with her. Despite their affection, they must face obstacles.
Film version of Suo Lin Nang, the popular Peking opera written by Weng Ouhong.
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pat Neil—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.
A recording of the Beijing Opera version of The Red Detachment of Women filmed by the August First Film Studio in 1972. Toward the end of the Cultural Revolution, the ballet version was adapted into this Beijing opera.
Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.
Mami rarely leaves home since she dropped out from middle school. She has been escaping reality by immersing herself in copying her favorite manga and illustrations in her room full of books and comics. Her father, Eisuke, worries a lot about her ever since he divorced with her mother, Mika.
Rajeeva rebels against his fathers wrongdoings and leaves home, leaving everything earned by his father, including the last thread of clothing on his body. As destiny has its own way for everyone, Rajeeva happens to meet a nomad Khaali Peeli. Khaali Peeli takes him under his patronage and gets him a server`s job in the family bar and restaurant Parapancha.
At a bus stop, provincial taxi driver Yura meets young beauty Svieta, and is hired to drive both her and her mother to Pryputni - a small Ukrainian village in the middle of nowhere. Seduced by a promised payment and Svieta's short skirt, Yura doesn't have a clue, that his visit to Pryputni is going to last a little longer than he expects.
A moving and memorable family drama about a terminally ill writer who wants to be reconciled with his long-abandoned son.
After being stuck in an elevator together, a devout man constantly pesters a businesswoman who promised to live by faith if they made it out alive.
The legendary tale of the forty-seven samurai and their mission to avenge the death of their master.
The legendary tale of the forty-seven samurai who seek vengeance against the man who caused their master's death.
Adapted from Korean movie, Miss Granny, this movie tells a story of old woman that despise old-age that suddenly transform to a pretty girl with all her youth problems.
Inspired by true events, "While We Live" follows four people in Northern Denmark and how their fates intertwine in a tragic accident.
In this urban-themed action-drama, a drug-dealing crime kingpin tries to take control of a firm. The artists aren't interested in being part of the dealer's money-laundering scheme, and they hatch their own plan to bring him to justice.
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