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The Female Prince

1964·Movie
1h 42min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

The husband-and-wife team of Ivy Ling Po and Chin Han returned to another Huangmei Opera classic after Lady General Hua Mu-Lan. Helmed by Chow Sze-loke and written by Chang Cheh, the story revolved around two intellectual siblings, Ching Feng-sheng (Chin Feng) and Ching Feng-hsiao (Ivy Ling Po), who were constantly abused by their stepmother Hsia (Kao Pao-shu). Feng-hsiao was engaged to Li Ru-lung (Chin Han) since birth, but the greedy Hsia forced him to forfeit the marriage. When Ru-lung refused, Hsia framed him for thievery and put him behind bars. To rescue her lover, Feng-hsiao dressed as a young man and went to the capital. She then used Ru-lung's name to enter the national exam and was ranked first place. Impressed by Feng-hsiao, the Emperor decided to let her wed the Princess (Fang Ying). On the wedding night, Feng-hsiao revealed the truth to the Princess...
Huangmei OperaMusical RomanceGender-BendingHistorical DramaFamily IntrigueComing-of-Age StorySocial CommentaryForbidden Love

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Is The Female Prince worth watching?

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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Female Prince?

1 h 42 min

The Female Prince runs 1 h 42 min.

What language is The Female Prince in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.