Should They Marry? (1951)

A wedding musician fails to wed his own love: Little Trumpet is raring to marry his childhood sweetheart, but a series of setbacks has prevented them from getting their way. Criticism against social f...ormalities becomes all the more forceful with the clever use of contrast and irony, not to mention the realist and comedic touch a la Zhu Shilin. Of special mention is the famous teahouse scene where dynamic, melodic camerawork creates a hilarity that continues to amaze to this day. A genuine masterpiece with every single detail, down to the minor props, forming an integral part of a whole. Today, young couples are struggling nonetheless to get a roof over their heads, a testimony to the fact that poverty still reigns beneath the facade of harmony and stability after all these years. more

Directing:
  • Zhu Shi-Lin
  • Bai Shen
  • Shilin Zhu
  • Zhu Shilin

Writing:
  • Lo Yuk

Stars:
Release Date: 1951-08-05
  • Country: HK
  • Language: 普通话
  • Runtime: 111

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