Ten Thousand Li Ahead (1941)

Ten Thousand Li Ahead (1941)

1941-01-01 103 Min. PG-13
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Overview

Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

Cast

Lee Ching is Lao Gao
Lao Gao
Yung Siu-Yi is Hsiao Feng / Prostitute
Hsiao Feng / Prostitute
Jingbo Li is Hsiao Chang
Hsiao Chang
Zhao Yishan is Great director
Great director
Yung Yung is Ah Chai
Ah Chai
To Sam-Ku is Mother-in-law
Mother-in-law
Noh Chiu is Bully
Tai Hau-Ho is Rent mother
Rent mother
Yung Yuk-Yi is Modern Miss
Modern Miss
Yim Sek is Big brother Liu
Big brother Liu
Wan Man is Bazar hawker
Bazar hawker