Summary: In Shanghai of the '30s, Shuhui (Wang Lei) brings together Manzhen (Wu Chien-lien) and Shijun (Leon Lai), and the two fall in love. However, Shijun's parents in Nanjing have planned for him to marry wealthy Cuizhi (Annie Wu), who instead becomes romantically attracted to Shuhui. Manzhen is concerned about the reputation of Shijun's older sister, prostitute Manlu (Anita Mui). After Manlu marries businessman Hongcai (Ge You), he suggests Manzhen become a concubine and the mother of his children. (allmovie)

AKA: Eighteen Springs

Genres: Romance, Drama

Country: China, Hong Kong

Directed By: Ann Hui

Written By: Kin Chung Chan, Eileen Chang

Starring: You Ge, Leon Lai, Anita Mui, Annie Wu, Chien-lien Wu, Changwei Liu

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