

Chu Lien
1979, Chinese. Directed by Cheng-ying Lai.
Zhijie, in her bid to find a wife for her mentally-challenged son, found Chu Lien to become her daughter-in-law. From then, Chu Lien's life becomes miserable, constantly being physically abused. Fortunately, Shun-hsing took pity on her, both of them quietly exchange solemn vows to each other...
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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- Released
- 22 November 1979
- Original title
- 秋蓮
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Fan Lu, Liu Chang-po, Hou Hsiao-hsien
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Chu Lien runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
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Who directed Chu Lien?
Chu Lien (1979) was directed by Cheng-ying Lai and stars Fong Fei-fei, Liang Hsiu-shen, Kao Hain Chih.