Match Maker for Successful Candidate (1982)

Half-brothers Yan Jun and Yan Qing share a bond of deep respect and affection, yet their mother openly favors Yan Jun. Following a matchmaker's advice, a "joy-bringing" marriage is arranged for sickly Yan Jun. To spare his brother, Yan Qing steps in as the groom. This remarkable film unites two legendary performers of Chinese opera cinema: Ling Po and Yang Li-hua, both are celebrated for their iconic male roles played by women. It also marked Yang Li-hua's final film performance and represents the last traditional Huangmei opera film ever made, closing a significant chapter in Chinese cinema history.

Released Jan. 1, 1982 97 min None+

Genres: Drama, Music, Musical, Romance

Keywords: imdb.peking-opera, imdb.huang-mei-opera, imdb.palace-intrigue, aspectratio.2-35-1

Country: Taiwan
Production Country: Taiwan
Languages: Mandarin