Overview

The film focuses on a mother (Chen Yanyan) burdened by guilt after abandoning her newborn daughter in a long lane 17 years earlier, so that she could adopt a son to fulfil the traditional belief that only a male heir could continue the family line. However, when her adopted son (King Hu) becomes a disappointment, the mother’s regret deepens. On her deathbed, she confesses her secret to her husband (Wang Yin), who resolves to find their lost daughter.

Cast

Chen Yanyan, Yin Wang, King Hu, Grace Chang, Wang Lai, Kao Pao-Shu, Hung Mei

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What is "The Long Lane" about?

The film focuses on a mother (Chen Yanyan) burdened by guilt after abandoning her newborn daughter in a long lane 17 years earlier, so that she could adopt a son to fulfil the traditional belief that only a male heir could continue the family line. However, when her adopted son (King Hu) becomes a disappointment, the mother’s regret deepens. On her deathbed, she confesses her secret to her husband (Wang Yin), who resolves to find their lost daughter.

When was "The Long Lane" released?

The Long Lane was released in 1956.

Who stars in "The Long Lane"?

The cast includes Chen Yanyan, Yin Wang, King Hu, Grace Chang.