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Chinese Folklore (1974)

TV Series

《民間傳奇》adapted dozens of famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends, such as "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon". These stories show the joys and sorrows of ancient Chinese people, and celebrate the righteous and kind while condemning evil. The endings are not always perfect, but justice eventually prevails and evil-doers get what they deserve. The show is a classic in Chinese TV history, often broadcasted during holidays, and remains unsurpassed to this day.

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Quick facts

Released
November 4, 1974
Country
Hong Kong
Language
Cantonese
Studio
TVB

Cast

Shek Sau Shek Sau Mary Hon Ma-Lee Mary Hon Ma-Lee Sandra Lang Sandra Lang Susanna Kwan Susanna Kwan Cheung Ying-Tsoi Cheung Ying-Tsoi Lee Tim-Sing Lee Tim-Sing Chan Yau-Hau Chan Yau-Hau Helena Law Lan Helena Law Lan Nam Hung Nam Hung Angie Chiu Nga-Chi Angie Chiu Nga-Chi Simon Yam Simon Yam Tam Bing-Man Tam Bing-Man Kent Cheng Jak-Si Kent Cheng Jak-Si Lok Gung Lok Gung Seung-Goon Yuk Seung-Goon Yuk Benz Hui Siu-Hung Benz Hui Siu-Hung Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun

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Frequently asked questions

What is Chinese Folklore about?
《民間傳奇》adapted dozens of famous Chinese folk tales, dramas, and myth legends, such as "The Butterfly Lovers" and "Chang'e Flying to the Moon". These stories show the joys and sorrows of ancient Chinese people, and celebrate the righteous and kind while condemning evil. The endings are not always perfect, but justice eventually prevails and evil-doers get what they deserve. The show is a classic in Chinese TV history, often broadcasted during holidays, and remains unsurpassed to this day.
Who stars in Chinese Folklore?
Chinese Folklore stars Shek Sau, Mary Hon Ma-Lee, Sandra Lang, Susanna Kwan.
When was Chinese Folklore released?
Chinese Folklore is a 1974 series.
Where can I watch Chinese Folklore?
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