The Jade and the Pearl (1981)
During her long journey to a foreign land for her dream marriage, Princess Yan (Charlene Choi) finds herself falling in love with General Cheng (Raymond Lam) who is leading the military escort. Regardless of their forbidden love, they exchange love tokens. However a sudden attack by a bandit gang changes their destiny. General Cheng was taken hostage by the female leader of the bandits, Zhu (Joey Yung) and he gradually falls in love with her. Drama continues to unfold as Cheng is faced with tough decisions.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Janet Chun Siu-Chun, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Raymond Lam Fung, Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin, Joey Yung Jo-Yee, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Raymond Lam Fung
as Ching Hin
Charlene Choi Chuek-Yin
as Princess Yin
Joey Yung Jo-Yee
as Chuk Sam-leung
Alex Man Chi-Leung
as King of the West
Ti Lung
as King
Wong Cho-Lam
as Ling Kam-hoi
Chapman To Man-Chat
as Eunuch Yeung
Lam Suet
as Tiger Chan
Carl Ng Ka-Lung
as Eunuch Cheung
Steven Cheung Chi-Hang
as Thief Fan
Macy Chan
as Princess Wah
Shuang Chen
as Chui-lukCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 30 min |
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