Wu Yonggang
A young woman sells herself by night on the streets of Shanghai in order to support her son. When the boy starts school he is ostracized by other kids due to her profession, but she takes great joy in providing an education and a potential better future for him. But is there any chance for her to have a normal life? This classic of silent Chinese cinema will be accompanied live by American guitar player Gary Lucas!
Director
Wu Yonggang
Cast
Ruan Ling-Yu
Zhang Zhizhi
Li Keng
Country
China
Running time
12h:00m
Section
TIFF Edition