Peking Opera Blues

Peking Opera Blues (Chinese: 刀馬旦; lit. 'Knife Horse Actresses') is a 1986 Hong Kong period action comedy film directed and produced by Tsui Hark, and starring Brigitte Lin, Cherie Chung, Sally Yeh, Paul Chun, Wu Ma, and Kenneth Tsang. The film combines action comedy with scenes involving Peking Opera. The plot follows Tsao Wan, the daughter of a general and a devoted patriot, who is torn between her love for the nation and her loyalty to her father, who aids Yuan Shikai in securing massive foreign loans that push the country further into financial despair. Meanwhile, Bai Niu, who grew up in an opera troupe, and Sheung Hung, a money-hungry courtesan, cross paths with Tsao Wan through fate. Together, their intertwined lives weave an epic tale of love, sacrifice, and patriotism, as they embark on a daring journey in the midst of political chaos. Peking Opera Blues was nominated in six categories at the 7th Hong Kong Film Awards, including Best Actress for Sally Yeh.