Comedy ·Drama ·Music ·Romance · Hong Kong · 1963 · 1h 30m

Return of the Phoenix

鳳還巢

Return of the Phoenix poster
Director
Li Han-HsiangKao Li
Cast
Li Hsiang-Chun as Cheng Xue-E Chong Yuen-Yung as Cheng Xueyan Chin Feng as Mu Juyi Yam Kit as Maid Chun Hsiang Lydia Shum Tin-Ha as Maid Xialian Ching Miao as Deputy Minister Cheng Pu
Crew
Chiang Hsing-Lung — Editor Zhou Lan-Ping — Original Music Composer Wong Yuet-Ting — Writer Runme Shaw — Producer Lau Yin-Fai — Costume Design
Synopsis

Return Of The Phoenix is yet another masterpiece from prolific director Li Han-hsiang. An imperial minister Cheng Pu (Ching Miao) is faced with a quandary. He's getting old and his daughters are still not married. Elder daughter Shueh-yeh (Elizabeth Chuang) is so ugly no one wants her. Younger daughter Shueh-wu (Li Hsiang-chun) is beautiful but Mrs Cheng refuses to let her marry before her elder sister. The drama unfolds when Cheng decides to marry Shueh-wu off.

Mood & Themes
musical
Key Collaborators
Li Han-Hsiang Director Kao Li Director Chiang Hsing-Lung Editor Zhou Lan-Ping Original Music Composer Wong Yuet-Ting Writer Runme Shaw Producer Lau Yin-Fai Costume Design
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