The Light of Women (1937)

‘After two relationships that fail to lead to marriage, Luk Mo-jing (Lee Yi-nin) moves to a nearby town to escape being married off to a rich factory owner. In her new life, she finally meets a man she loves, only to discover that he, too, is an incompetent coward. With her adopted daughter Sau-wah (Leong Tim-tim) in tow, Moying establishes a vocational school for children from poor families. Showing the harsh obstacles that face a woman in 1930’s Chinese society, the film depicts a new generation of women who believe in free will and independence.

Directing:
  • Lihen Gao

Writing:
  • Mok Ming-Ha

Stars:
Release Date: 1937-08-10
  • Country: HK
  • Language: 广州话 / 廣州話
  • Runtime: 83
Lee Yi-Nin
Lee Yi-Nin
Luk Mo-jing
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