Question 1

Why did Joey Wang attend Peking Opera performances before filming?

Accepted Answer

Producer Margarete Hafner required her to attend Peking Opera performances to observe traditional movements and get accustomed to period costumes for the Ming Dynasty setting, as she initially struggled with historical mannerisms.

Question 2

What convinced Leslie Cheung to accept the lead role after initially declining?

Accepted Answer

Producer Hark Tsui and art director Chung-Man Yee convinced him the story was essentially a modern drama set in a historical period, overcoming his reluctance due to previous negative experiences with period pieces.

Question 3

Which prestigious film reference book includes this movie?

Accepted Answer

It's included in the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die" film reference book edited by Steven Schneider.

Question 4

What language challenge did Joey Wang face during production?

Accepted Answer

Joey Wang had limited proficiency in Cantonese and frequently communicated with co-star Wu Ma because he was fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin.

Question 5

Which international film festivals screened this movie?

Accepted Answer

It screened at the Golden Horse Film Festival (1987), Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema (2004), and Jeonju International Film Festival (2004).

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