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The Light of Women

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Cantonese / 84 MIN. / 1937

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The Synopsis

‘After two relationships that fail to lead to marriage, Luk Mo-jing (Lee Yi-nin) moves to a nearby town to escape being married off to a rich factory owner. In her new life, she finally meets a man she loves, only to discover that he, too, is an incompetent coward. With her adopted daughter Sau-wah (Leong Tim-tim) in tow, Moying establishes a vocational school for children from poor families. Showing the harsh obstacles that face a woman in 1930’s Chinese society, the film depicts a new generation of women who believe in free will and independence.

The Cast

Lee Yi-NinLeong Tim-timKwong Shan-SiuWong Cho-SanTo Sam-Ku

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