Garden of Repose
Aug 13, 1964 · 1h 33m
Director
Zhu ShilinOverview
Yang Mengchi is a spoiled, rich do-nothing whose habit of smoking opium has cost him his entire fortune and the family mansion, the Garden of Repose, now due to be sold to Yao Guodong. Fearing that Yao's spoiled and unruly son Siaofu will follow in Yang's footsteps, Yao's stepwife Wan Zhaohua tries to instil discipline in the child but her efforts are undermined by the child's indulging and protective father and grandmother. Unable to reform himself despite his own son's chastisement, Yang leaves home to lead a reclusive life in a destitute temple, only helped out by his filial daughter Han'er. The poverty-stricken Yang is drafted into the army and tragedy ensues.
Cast of Garden of Repose
Hsia MengWan Zhao-Hua/Chao-Hua
Bao FangYang Meng-Chi
Ping FanYao Guo-Dong/Kuo-Tung
Wong Siu-YinYang Han'er
Kong HonYang He-Sheng
Lao Ruo-BingHe-Sheng's girlfriend
Shek SauYao Siao Hu
Ting ChuenYang Lao-Er
Wen Yi-MinOld Li
Lee Dan-MeiMadam Meng
Huang FangAunt Zhou/Chou
Tao HaiOld lady Zhao/Chao
Wong Kwai-PingYang Lao-Si- Yang ShengServant
Crew of Garden of Repose
Zhu ShilinDirector, Writer
Yan XiaWriter
Ba JinStory
Si CheungDirector of Photography- Hui SinEditor
- Kwok WaiCostume Design
- Jiang Xi-WeiCinematography
- Lung LingProduction Manager
- Hong Zheng-QingSound Recordist
- Wong Kwai-PingArt Direction
- Wong ChunMakeup Artist
- Jue FungAssistant Director
- Yue LunMusic
- Chow Lai-MingProperty Master
Leung ShanScript Supervisor
About Garden of Repose
What is Garden of Repose about?
Yang Mengchi is a spoiled, rich do-nothing whose habit of smoking opium has cost him his entire fortune and the family mansion, the Garden of Repose, now due to be sold to Yao Guodong. Fearing that Yao's spoiled and unruly son Siaofu will follow in Yang's footsteps, Yao's stepwife Wan Zhaohua tries to instil discipline in the child but her efforts are undermined by the child's indulging and…
When was Garden of Repose released?
Garden of Repose was released on August 13, 1964.
How long is Garden of Repose?
Garden of Repose runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who directed Garden of Repose?
Garden of Repose was directed by Zhu Shilin.
Who is in the cast of Garden of Repose?
The cast of Garden of Repose includes Hsia Meng (Wan Zhao-Hua/Chao-Hua), Bao Fang (Yang Meng-Chi), Ping Fan (Yao Guo-Dong/Kuo-Tung), Wong Siu-Yin (Yang Han'er) and Kong Hon (Yang He-Sheng).