Chu Lien

秋蓮

Zhijie, in her bid to find a wife for her mentally-challenged son, found Chu Lien to become her daughter-in-law. From then, Chu Lien's life becomes miserable, constantly being physically abused. Fortunately, Shun-hsing took pity on her, both of them quietly exchange solemn vows to each other...

Screenplay

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Director

Cheng-ying Lai

Status

Released

Release date

22/11/1979

Original language

Chinese