Way Down West
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Based on the classic Chinese play Romance of the Western Chamber, Way Down West follows the love story between a poor scholar and wealthy woman. Unable to marry due to their social status, this changes when a bandit attacks the monastery they are staying at demanding the woman's hand. Desperate, her mother promises her hand to whomever manages to defeat the bandit.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1927-09-08
Runtime: 59 mins
Director: Hou Yao
Writer: Pu Shunqing
Spoken language: No Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original title: Way Down West
Production Companies: Minxin Film Company
Production Countries: China
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