Sorrow of the Gentry (1974)

9.0/10 • 97 min •

Overview

In the waning days of China's feudal aristocracy, a powerful family crumbles under the weight of tradition, betrayal, and inner decay. The Yang household, ruled by the domineering patriarch Mr. Yang, is torn apart as each son struggles with personal misery: a forbidden love, a loveless marriage, a murderous rivalry, and class-defying passion. As secrets of smuggled arms and illicit affairs come to light, the once-mighty clan collapses amid death, scandal, and disgrace.

Cast

Ching Miao

Yang De Zheng, the Patriarch

Shih Chung-Tien

Ling Yun

Yang Zhi Xiang, 2nd Master

Tsung Hua

Yang Zhi Ying, 4th Master

Li Ching

Shu Jen, 1st Madam

Angelina Lo Yuen-Yan

Yun Hsia, 2nd Madam

Anna Ng

Tin Ching

Elliot Ngok Wah

Ching Li

Rainbow Ching

So Hang-Suen

Ng Wai-Kwok

Wang Ping

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

Lee Sau-Kei

Wang Han-Chen

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