Plunder of Peach and Plum
The film tells the tragic story of two recent college graduates, Tao Jianping ("Tao" is a homophone for peach), and Li Lilian ("Li" is a homophone for plum). Married, the two hope to change society for the better, but are continuously challenged by the corruption and injustice of Chinese society.
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Directed by and starring Yuan Muzhi. This 1934 movie details the plight of college graduates determined to improve China, despite the corruption and injustice of the day. 1934, Diantong, Shanghai, B&W, Mandarin Chinese. Also known as "The Fate of Graduates."
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- Director
- Yunwei Ying
- Starring
- Muzhi Yuan, Bo'er Chen, Huaiqiu Tang, Boxun Zhou, He Bai, Diyuan Li, Shi Li
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