Name: Ma la hua
Genre: Fantasy
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Cast: Chi Na, Ban Lo Li, Bee Wang

Treasure in post revolutionary era Chinese movie industry

This movie is based on the folk legend, which was also turned into radio shows, stage play and children's book.

This movie is something rare in the Chinese film industry for not being political propaganda, just a purely entertaining fantasy, something extremely rare in China back then.

Cantonese cinema from Hong Kong is globally recognized for its action films, martial arts epics, and romantic melodramas. Its innovation in choreography, editing, and atmosphere continues to set new standards for genre filmmaking.

The fantasy genre features imaginative and often magical worlds, characters, and events. It explores realms beyond the boundaries of reality, featuring elements such as magic, mythical creatures, supernatural powers, and fantastical settings. These stories can take place in entirely fictional worlds or blend fantastical elements with real-world settings.

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