Epic drama starring Leslie Cheung, Zhang Fengyi

Dumped by his mother at an institution where young boys are rigorously trained to perform in the opera, Douzi unexpectedly finds protection with the tougher Shitou. Pushed into female roles because of his slight build, Douzi becomes confused about his sexual identity. As the years pass, the two become stars of the Peking Opera, but they live in turbulent times and betrayal tears them apart. In Mandarin with English subtitles. Showing in widescreen format.
(1993, 15)
See Films: pp 58-66 *****

Followed by Weatherview