Sun-Ma Sze-Tsang
Dragon Boat Cheung
This is a film that celebrates the moral function of art. Sun Ma Si-tsang, at once a master Cantonese opera actor and a talented comedian, showcases an oft-overlooked style of singing, presenting it as an inspirational force that saves life and betters relationships. He plays the titled character, who doesn't operate a boat and is nowhere near bodies of water, but an artist specialising in the Dragon Boat style of music. Forced to perform on the streets to make a living, he ventures into situations manifesting the many societal problems that plague Hong Kong, inspiring and elevating common folks with his artistry. He stars alongside Leung Sing-por in a classic animation of comedy partnership, generating laughter from the interactions between players of contrasting body types.
Homepage | https://www.filmarchive.gov.hk/en_US/web/hkfa/pe-event-2020-13-1-m-6.html |
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Release Date | 1952-05-26 |
Runtime | 1h 43m |
Director | Poon Bing-Kuen |
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Writer | Poon Bing-Kuen |