Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.
Grace Chang
Gu Lingxiu/ Hua Yanhong
Chang Yang
Zhongqi
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
Gu Lingxiu's mother
Kao Pao-Shu
Mei Ju-Ming
Wong Chung
Chang Nai-Kuang
Yiu Kwang-Chao
Chin Shih-Ming
Chu Shao-Chuen
Chu Jung-Hsuan
Kao Hsiang
Mrs Chu
Chu Mu
Hei Ta-Shao
Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.
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