After the death of their mother, Siok-Hui sings in a nightclub to support her younger sister Siok-Tshing, but her immature sister looks down on her occupation. Siok-Tshing then begins working in a pharmaceutical company where she has a crush on her colleague Bun-Pin. But little does she know that Bun-Pin has fallen passionately in love with her sister. It's while attending a special celebration that Siok-Tshing finally finds out the truth. After drowning her sorrows in alcohol, she is forcibly taken to a hotel by a lascivious businessman obsessed with her sister. Siok-Hui rushes to the hotel, where she finds the man lying in a pool of blood….
Considered the forerunner of Taiwan's "coming-of-age" genre, the film is a rich, original story written by LIN Tuan-Chiu. Centering on an accidental love triangle and a murder, the film crafts the two sisters' story with captivating intensity, along with several comic elements, beautiful songs, and a splendid local parade that aroused laughter and tears among local audiences. While focusing on female characters, as in The Husband's Secret (1960), the film also gives weight to a young woman's emotional growth as the conflict between sisters is finally resolved with Siok-Tshing's understanding and blessings.
Born in 1920 to a wealthy coal-mining family, LIN studied in Japan. He became a playwright, active in Taiwan's New Drama Movement, and a writer-director for Taiwanese-language films. After working at the Toho Company in Japan, he became one of the first Taiwanese filmmakers with hands-on studio experience. In 1958, LIN established Yufeng Pictures and Hushan Film Studio. His films are well known for their detailed psychological portraits, especially the portrayals of female characters. Using compelling stories, diverse camera movements and carefully-designed composition, LIN shot many classics, notably The Husband's Secret (1960), May 13th, Night of Sorrow (1965) and Six Suspects (1965).
★2018 Woman Make Waves Film Festival, Taiwan
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