Lotus
Originally released in 1987. Lotus is a feature film. directed by Arthur Dong. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lucia Hwong, Lisa Lu, and April Hong
Synopsis
Lotus is a traditional Chinese woman with bound feet who must decide whether or not to bind her daughter Joy's feet. Her strict, but loving, mother-in-law insists that Joy's feet be bound in order to guarantee her a secure future. Lotus, for the first time in her life, does not blindly obey. She is further influenced by her good friend, Coral, a colorful performer with a traveling Cantonese opera troupe who openly challenges the outlawed custom. In the end, Lotus makes a decision which will change her daughter's life forever.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lotus about?
Lotus is a traditional Chinese woman with bound feet who must decide whether or not to bind her daughter Joy's feet. Her strict, but loving, mother-in-law insists that Joy's feet be bound in order ...
Who directed Lotus?
Lotus was directed by Arthur Dong.
How long is Lotus?
Lotus has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Lotus released?
Lotus was released on January 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lotus?
The main cast of Lotus includes Lucia Hwong, Lisa Lu, April Hong, Patty Toy, Fredric Mao.