The Pawned Wife
Jan 01, 1985 · 1h 39m
Director
Wang Chu-ChinOverview
A young starving married couple leave their baby with mum to find better fortune. They stowaway on a train, but are caught by a guard. The husband kills the guard and is injured, then is shot by another railway employee. The couple find shelter and are helped by a young monk and hindered by his master. The young monk suggests that, in order to pay for medical treatment, that the woman follow the village custom and pawn herself. Presenting herself as having a sick brother instead of a husband, the woman is pawned to an ugly but sincere villager named Ox.
Cast of The Pawned Wife
Crew of The Pawned Wife
About The Pawned Wife
What is The Pawned Wife about?
A young starving married couple leave their baby with mum to find better fortune. They stowaway on a train, but are caught by a guard. The husband kills the guard and is injured, then is shot by another railway employee. The couple find shelter and are helped by a young monk and hindered by his master. The young monk suggests that, in order to pay for medical treatment, that the woman follow the…
When was The Pawned Wife released?
The Pawned Wife was released on January 1, 1985.
How long is The Pawned Wife?
The Pawned Wife runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who directed The Pawned Wife?
The Pawned Wife was directed by Wang Chu-Chin.
Who is in the cast of The Pawned Wife?
The cast of The Pawned Wife includes Lu Hsiao-Fen (Yin-hua) and Zou Lin-lin.