Call Girl '88(1988)
A depressing tale dealing with five women involved with prostitution and the effects it has on their love and family lives. High class or low class, each is just as sad.
Movie: Call Girl '88
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mrs Fang Mei Feng / Tsui Tsui
Jenny Lin
Ling Yu
Shan Shan
Fei Fei
Fang Shao Feng
Stephen
Mr Yuan
Bobbie
Ling Yu's Godfather
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Overview
A depressing tale dealing with five women involved with prostitution and the effects it has on their love and family lives. High class or low class, each is just as sad.
Release Date
1988-01-01
Average
4.4
Rating:
2.2 startsTagline
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Languages:
广州话 / 廣州話Keywords
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