Butterfly and Red Pear
Sep 16, 1959 · 2h 15m
Director
Lee TitOverview
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables her to convey dynamic passion as well as step about the stage with ease and accomplish the image of a resolute, yet gentle, scholar. Pak meanwhile defies a prime minister with pride and dignity.
Cast of Butterfly and Red Pear
Crew of Butterfly and Red Pear
About Butterfly and Red Pear
What is Butterfly and Red Pear about?
Written by the great librettist Tong Tik-sang, and featuring Lee Tit's elegant direction and superb performances from Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin, "Butterfly and Red Pear Blossom" brings Cantonese opera to cinematic life. The film features two lovers who have never met in person but whose poetry over three years has subtly declared their unyielding love. Yam's minimalist acting style enables…
When was Butterfly and Red Pear released?
Butterfly and Red Pear was released on September 16, 1959.
How long is Butterfly and Red Pear?
Butterfly and Red Pear runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who directed Butterfly and Red Pear?
Butterfly and Red Pear was directed by Lee Tit.
Who is in the cast of Butterfly and Red Pear?
The cast of Butterfly and Red Pear includes Yam Kim-Fai (Chiu Yue Chow), Pak Suet-Sin (Che Siu Chau), Leung Sing Poh (Lau Gung Chai), Liang Tsi-Pak (Wong Fu) and Cheung Sing-Fei (Leung Si-Shing).