A Beggar's Daughter
Originally released in 1965. A Beggar's Daughter is a drama/history film. directed by Wong Tin-Lam.
Starring Betty Loh Ti, Zhao Lei, and Wu Chia-Hsiang
Synopsis
This is an adaptation of the folk story, “Jin Yu Nu beats her heartless groom with a cane”. Jin Yu Nu, a beggar’s daughter, is a beautiful and kind girl. On a snowy day she saves the life of a poor scholar, Mo Ji. When Mo recovers, he marries Jin with love and gratitude. Mo wins the third place in the imperial examinations, but now he is looked down upon because his wife is a beggar's daughter. Extremely embarrassed and ashamed, Mo wants to divorce but has no excuse. Jin then jumps into the river and Mo has deep regrets but it is too late. Later, Mo’s senior Ambassador Lin appreciates his talents and wants to marry him his daughter. On the wedding night, the bride orders Mo to kneel in her room and beats him hard with a cane. Not until then does Mo know his bride is actually Jin, who has been saved by Lin. At the end, Lin knows Jin still loves Mo and helps the couple reunite.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 29, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Motion Picture & General Investment Co., Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Beggar's Daughter about?
This is an adaptation of the folk story, “Jin Yu Nu beats her heartless groom with a cane”. Jin Yu Nu, a beggar’s daughter, is a beautiful and kind girl. On a snowy day she saves the life of ...
Who directed A Beggar's Daughter?
A Beggar's Daughter was directed by Wong Tin-Lam.
How long is A Beggar's Daughter?
A Beggar's Daughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was A Beggar's Daughter released?
A Beggar's Daughter was released on January 29, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Beggar's Daughter?
The main cast of A Beggar's Daughter includes Betty Loh Ti, Zhao Lei, Wu Chia-Hsiang, Chiang Nan, Wong Sam.