Part of Golden Princess Hong Kong Cinema Classics
In the aftermath of China’s first democratic revolution, three high-spirited young women from very different backgrounds cross paths on a quest for liberation. Together, their intertwined lives weave an epic tale of love, sacrifice and patriotism, as they embark on a daring journey in the midst of political chaos. Elegantly blending action, comedy and social satire into a bright and colorful production (much like Peking Opera itself), PEKING OPERA BLUES boasts Tsui Hark’s energetic filmmaking style at the height of his powers — along with the considerable charms of its three leads — and remains an acclaimed classic of Hong Kong cinema.
Principal Cast: Brigitte Lin, Sally Yeh, Cherie Chung, Mark Cheng, Kwok-Keung Cheung
“Comes to life in a unique blend borrowed from such diverse conventions as a 1930s screwball comedy, a Hitchcock espionage thriller, and a Peckinpah/James Woo guns and guts fest…. There is never a dull, confusing, or wasted moment in Hark's film. It's pure viewing satisfaction that is sure to chase the mainstream movie blues away.” —Pamela Bruce, Austin Chronicle “To appreciate Tsui Hark’s PEKING OPERA BLUES (刀馬旦) is to appreciate the time period the film exists in (1913) and the time period the film was released (1986). Separated by nearly 75 years, Tsui finds harmony between two distinct points in history: the beginning of China’s existence as a republic; and the imminence of the handover of Hong Kong…. Tsui puts together a film that personifies Hong Kong filmmaking — and in many ways Hong Kong culture — unabashedly and entirely.” —Rachel Ho, The Asian Cut
