Pekingese duck

In 1913, China finds itself in a state of chaos — with weak central power, corrupt generals vying for influence. One night in Beijing's historic turmoil, the paths of three different women cross. One of them follows a box of valuables, the second dreams of an acting career in the opera, the third has a dangerous mission to complete. Will they manage to survive when bullets fly in the air, and each person they meet may turn out to be a traitor? “Peking Duck” is a cinematic candy, a show of the director's control over the seeming chaos of events unfolding at a frantic pace, a mix of tropes and genres — from slapstick comedy, to rogue spy film, to historical drama. With this film, Tsui Hark pays tribute to Chinese opera and female heroines, inviting three great heroines of Hong Kong cinema — Cherie Chung, Sally Yeh and the masculine Brigitte Lin. After years, there is no doubt why it is the Peking Duck that is considered the peak achievement in the director's filmography.

In 1913, China is in a state of chaos — its weak central government leaves corrupt warlords competing for influence. A night in Beijing engulfed in historical turmoil, the paths of three women cross. Een is de volgende een boks met valuables, een andere dracht als een carriere als een opera-performer, en de tredje is een dangerous-revolutionary missie om uitvoeren. Will they manage to survive as bullets fly through the air?

Peking Opera Blues is a cinematic treat, a showcase of the director's mastery of breakneck action and a blend of genres and tropes ranging from slapstick comedy and caper film to historical drama, ultimately becoming a grand tribute to Chinese opera. It also brings together three leading ladies of Hong Kong cinema — Cherie Chung, Sally Yeh and Brigitte Lin (sporting stylish menswear). Decades later, there is no doubt why Peking Opera Blues remains widely celebrated as the crowning achievement of Tsui's filmography.