Sorrow of the Gentry (1974)

9.0/10 97 min

Overview

In the waning days of China's feudal aristocracy, a powerful family crumbles under the weight of tradition, betrayal, and inner decay. The Yang household, ruled by the domineering patriarch Mr. Yang, is torn apart as each son struggles with personal misery: a forbidden love, a loveless marriage, a murderous rivalry, and class-defying passion. As secrets of smuggled arms and illicit affairs come to light, the once-mighty clan collapses amid death, scandal, and disgrace.

Cast

Ching Miao

Yang De Zheng, the Patriarch

Shih Chung-Tien

1st Master

Ling Yun

Yang Zhi Xiang, 2nd Master

Tsung Hua

Yang Zhi Ying, 4th Master

Li Ching

Shu Jen, 1st Madam

Angelina Lo Yuen-Yan

Yun Hsia, 2nd Madam

Anna Ng

3rd Madam

Tin Ching

Shong Gi Fang

Elliot Ngok Wah

Chen Bo Wen

Ching Li

Ya Tong

Rainbow Ching

Yu Chin

So Hang-Suen

Fong Mei

Ng Wai-Kwok

Ah Hong

Wang Ping

Yong Lan

Ou-Yang Sha-Fei

Zhang Ma

Lee Sau-Kei

Poor Tenant

Wang Han-Chen

Captain

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