The Mirror and the Lichee
Originally released in 1967. The Mirror and the Lichee is a drama/history film. directed by Kao Li.
Starring Ivy Ling Po, Fang Ying, and Alison Chang Yen
Synopsis
Movie queen Ivy Ling Po is ideally cast as a male scholar in this historical Huangmei Opera romance. It’s a tragic love story between the scholar and a local beauty (played by Fang Ying). He polishes mirrors as a pretext to get closer to his love, who signals her approval by tossing him a bunch of lichees. From that point on the course of true love proves operatically rocky, complete with murder and suicide.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mirror and the Lichee about?
Movie queen Ivy Ling Po is ideally cast as a male scholar in this historical Huangmei Opera romance. It’s a tragic love story between the scholar and a local beauty (played by Fang Ying). He poli...
Who directed The Mirror and the Lichee?
The Mirror and the Lichee was directed by Kao Li.
How long is The Mirror and the Lichee?
The Mirror and the Lichee has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Mirror and the Lichee released?
The Mirror and the Lichee was released on November 9, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mirror and the Lichee?
The main cast of The Mirror and the Lichee includes Ivy Ling Po, Fang Ying, Alison Chang Yen, Lee Ying, Ou-Yang Sha-Fei.