Kuei-mei, a Woman (1985)

7.0/10 119 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Lee Li-Chun

Kuei-Mei's husband

Elten Ting

Wen Ying

Ying Ying

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