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Ten Thousand Li Ahead

Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

Top Cast

  • Lee Ching

    Lee Ching

    Lao Gao

  • Yung Siu-Yi

    Yung Siu-Yi

    Hsiao Feng / Prostitute

  • Jingbo Li

    Jingbo Li

    Hsiao Chang

  • Zhao Yishan

    Zhao Yishan

    Great director

  • Yung Yung

    Yung Yung

    Ah Chai

  • To Sam-Ku

    To Sam-Ku

    Mother-in-law

  • Noh Chiu

    Noh Chiu

    Bully

  • Tai Hau-Ho

    Tai Hau-Ho

    Rent mother

  • Yung Yuk-Yi

    Yung Yuk-Yi

    Modern Miss

Overview

Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

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