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Match Maker for Successful Candidate

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Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1982-01-01

Runtime: 97 mins

Director: Pao Hsueh-Li

Writer: Katy Chin Shu-Mei

Spoken language: 普通话

Genres: Romance, Music, Drama

Original title: Match Maker for Successful Candidate

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Production Countries: Taiwan

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