Ten Thousand Li Ahead

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Ten Thousand Li Ahead (1941)

Directed by Chusheng Cai

Drama, War · 1h 43m

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.

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Cast

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

Crew

Director
Chusheng Cai
Screenplay
Chusheng Cai
Producer
Zheng Yingshi

Details

Original title
前程萬里
Release date
1941-01-01
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Drama, War
Original language
ZH
Spoken languages
Mandarin
Countries
Hong Kong
Production
Xinsheng Production Company