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Ten Thousand Li Ahead (1941)

1h 43m · 1 Jan 1941
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Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

Movie ID76756
GenreDrama, War
DirectorChusheng Cai
Main castLee Ching, Yung Siu-Yi, Jingbo Li, Zhao Yishan, Yung Yung, To Sam-Ku, Noh Chiu, Tai Hau-Ho
Release date1 January 1941
Release year1941
LanguageMandarin
Duration103 min (1h 43m)
Rating–
Production houseXinsheng Production Company

Director: Chusheng Cai
Writers: Chusheng Cai

Top cast

Lee ChingLao Gao Yung Siu-YiHsiao Feng / Prostitute Jingbo LiHsiao Chang
Zhao YishanGreat director
Yung YungAh Chai
To Sam-KuMother-in-law
Noh ChiuBully
Tai Hau-HoRent mother
Yung Yuk-YiModern Miss
Yim SekBig brother Liu
Wan ManBazar hawker
Chang Ta-JungWorker
Wong FeiPoliceman
Shum Yat-FeiLackey
Zhang GangWorker

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