Orphan Island Paradise

1939 1h 40m ZH

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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Set during the Orphan Island period of Shanghai, the film follows a group of revolutionary patriots-cum-assassins who finally earn the support of the suffering public. ‘We’re all Chinese,’ so they repeatedly chant.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jiang Ming
Hong Hong
Li Lili
Lee Ching
Lan Ma
Jingbo Li
Lu Bai
Noh Chiu

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Chusheng Cai
Writers: Chusheng Cai, Yingcai Zhao
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China, Hong Kong

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ERA

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87 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Chusheng Cai, shot by Weiyun Wu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Zongyi Gu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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CAST

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Jiang Ming and Hong Hong and Li Lili carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0471186 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Chusheng Cai directs. Weiyun Wu behind the camera. Zongyi Gu scores. Produced in China, Hong Kong. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

187 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2International production across 2 countries: China, Hong Kong.
3Directed by Chusheng Cai, shot by Weiyun Wu. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Zongyi Gu. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Jiang Ming and Hong Hong and Li Lili carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0471186 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.