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Peking Opera Blues

1986 · 105 min

A lively, intricate caper that blends slapstick, opera spectacle, and political intrigue into a rousing adventure.

Directed by
Tsui Hark
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Starring
Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
Overview
In 1913 Beijing, three fierce women—disguised rebel Tsao Wan, jewel-seeking Sheung Hung, and opera heiress Pai Niu—embark on a daring quest filled with intrigue and betrayal, challenging societal norms amidst political turmoil and the vibrant world of Peking Opera.

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Directed by
Tsui Hark
Genres
Action, Comedy, Drama
Starring
Brigitte Lin Ching-hsia, Sally Yeh Chian-Wen, Cherie Chung Cho-Hung
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Tone
  • whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • freedom
  • betrayal
  • loyalty
  • friendship
  • power
Places
  • big city
  • single country house
Era
period
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour6
Realism5
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness4
Complexity6
Emotional weight5

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