China Synopsis
舞台姐妹
In pre-revolutionary China, two young girls, Chunhua and Yuehong Xing, rise through the ranks of Chinese opera, but with their artistic success comes a new series of personal and social challenges. After they're sold to a Shanghai opera and the revolution dawns, Yuehong radicalizes and devotes her career to politically progressive performances, while Chunhua flees to avoid turmoil. As the world changes around them, they fight to maintain their friendship.
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Reception Benchmarks
6.7
TMDB Rating
14
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier
Ranked #493 of 946 China films indexed here (48th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among China Drama productions specifically: #312 of 547 (top 57%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | China |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Chinese |
| Production Companies | Shanghai Film Studio |
| Runtime | 1h 52m |
| Release Date | February 7, 1964 |
| IMDb | tt0081553 |