Kuei-mei, a Woman

Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.

Director: Chang Yi

Cast: Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Lee Li-Chun, Elten Ting, Wen Ying, Hu Hsiang-Ping, Liu Ming, Laula Luo, Ying Ying

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