Plunder of Peach and Plum(1934)
The film tells the tragic story of two recent college graduates, Tao Jianping ("Tao" is a homophone for peach), and Li Lilian ("Li" is a homophone for plum). Married, the two hope to change society for the better, but are continuously challenged by the corruption and injustice of Chinese society.
Movie: Plunder of Peach and Plum
Top 7 Billed Cast
Jianping Tao
Lilin Li
Principal Liu
Manager Ma
foreman
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The film tells the tragic story of two recent college graduates, Tao Jianping ("Tao" is a homophone for peach), and Li Lilian ("Li" is a homophone for plum). Married, the two hope to change society for the better, but are continuously challenged by the corruption and injustice of Chinese society.
Release Date
1934-12-16
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6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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普通话
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