Kuei-mei, a Woman (1985)

Arriving in Taiwan in the 1950s, Kuei-mei makes a disadvantageous marriage to a widower with three unruly kids and a bad gambling habit. Beautifully portrayed by celebrated actress Yang, she weathers pregnancies, her husband's infidelity, her daughter's resentment, a stint as servant in Japan, divorce, and illness while struggling to keep the family restaurant business afloat.

• Release Date: 1985-10-09
• Runtime: 1h 59min
• Director: Chang Yi
• Writer: Hsiao Sa