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Rose in Tears (1963)
Directed by Chor Yuen
Overview
The creative person torn between ideals and reality is one of Chor Yuen’s favourite characters in his 1960s films. Another favourite subject is the rose, not only featured in the title of several films but is also the name of the production company he formed with his future wife, Nam Hung, who also stars in most of its productions. Rose in Tears is in fact the company’s inaugural project. The story features two painters, one famous and the other struggling but both infatuated with the same delicate rose of a woman, negotiating their ways through art, commerce and love. With this heart-tugging story, Chor finds a vehicle for his baroque impulses, relishing in lavish images and over-the-top emotions.
Length 108 minutes
Actors
Patrick Tse | Nam Hung | Fung Woo | Chow Gat | Leung Ming | Yeung Yip-Wang | Man Leng | Tong Kim-Ting | Yau Kei | Lam Ban | Chan Lap-Ban | Tai Sang-Po | Lai Man