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Two Stage Sisters

Where:

Shanghai

When:

The 1930s The 1950s

In pre-revolutionary China, two young girls, Chunhua and Yuehong Xing, rise through the ranks of Chinese opera, but with their artistic success comes a new series of personal and social challenges. After they're sold to a Shanghai opera and the revolution dawns, Yuehong radicalizes and devotes her career to politically progressive performances, while Chunhua flees to avoid turmoil. As the world changes around them, they fight to maintain their friendship.

Released in 1964 — 112 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

Mandarin