

The Wooden Man's Bride
1994-02-05 · 113 min · ★ 6.9
After her groom is killed in a bandit ambush, a young peasant bride must move into the home of her wealthy mother-in-law, Madame Liu. In a perverse tribute to her fallen son, Madame Liu imposes on her new daughter-in-law a life of domestic servitude. In the midst of her misery, the young widow finds new romance with another peasant, the gentle and brave Kui. But when Madame Liu discovers her infidelity, she vows to keep the lovers apart.
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- Directors
- Huang Jianxin
- Production companies
- Long Shong Pictures
- Countries
- Taiwan
- Status
- Released
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Ku Pao-mingBrother
Lan WangYoung Mistress
Wang YumeiMadame Liu
Wang FuliSister MaTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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