Drama · Taiwan · 1985 · 1h 59m

Kuei-mei, a Woman

我這樣過了一生

Director

Cast

Loretta Yang Hui-shan as Kuei-Mei Lee Li-Chun as Kuei-Mei's husband Elten Ting as Wen Ying as Hu Hsiang-Ping as Liu Ming as

Crew

Yang Wei-han — Director of Photography Wang Chin-Chen — Editor Hsiao Sa — Screenplay Chang Yi — Writer Hsiao Sa — Novel Hui San-Chi — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

husband wife relationship

Key Collaborators

Chang Yi Director Yang Wei-han Director of Photography Wang Chin-Chen Editor Hsiao Sa Screenplay Chang Yi Writer Hsiao Sa Novel Hui San-Chi Producer Poon Mei-Lai Costume Design

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