A Good Woman(1985)
Xingxian is a 18 year old girl who finds herself engaged to a 8 year old boy. When a young man her age comes to town, she falls in love. They eventually elope and she become the first girl from her village to break the tradition of arranged marriage.
Movie: A Good Woman
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余杏仙
五娘
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Xingxian is a 18 year old girl who finds herself engaged to a 8 year old boy. When a young man her age comes to town, she falls in love. They eventually elope and she become the first girl from her village to break the tradition of arranged marriage.
Release Date
1985-01-02
Average
6.9
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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普通话
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