Below the Lion Rock: Choice Of Dreams(1978)
From Taiwan to Hong Kong.
Several women from Taiwan came to Hong Kong in search of their dreams. Blessed with a beautiful voice, Lin Mei-Yun (Lam Kin-Ming) dreamt of making the leap from lounge singer to pop star.
Movie: Below the Lion Rock: Choice Of Dreams
Top 5 Billed Cast
Siu-Fung
Tang Hsian
Ah Ching
Lin Mei-Yun
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Overview
Several women from Taiwan came to Hong Kong in search of their dreams. Blessed with a beautiful voice, Lin Mei-Yun (Lam Kin-Ming) dreamt of making the leap from lounge singer to pop star.
Release Date
1978-11-27
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From Taiwan to Hong Kong.
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广州话 / 廣州話
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