Foon escapes an arranged marriage by walking the road of a Ji Sor. After an affair with Shing, she becomes pregnant. An attempted abortion nearly costs Foon her life. Wan, the young owner of a silk factory, rescues her. Wan and Foon share their romances, reflecting the experience of women during the 40's.
Acting
Carina Lau's layered performance as both young and aged Wan.
Cinematography
Lush silk-drenched frames that contrast with emotional austerity.
Writing
Narrative structure that rewards patience with devastating payoff.
Director
Jacob Cheung Chi-Leung
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The 'Ji Sor' were real self-combing women in Cantonese culture who rejected marriage—by the 1990s, only a handful remained, making this a document of a vanishing tradition.
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