Master Qi and the Monkey King

Overview

Master Qi and the Monkey King explores the life and work of the preeminent master of Chinese Opera living in the United States. Qi Shu Fang was a household name in China due to her feature role in one of the Cultural Revolution Opera films, and traveled the world to show off her mastery of the art form. The film explores the reasons why Ms. Qi, her husband and a whole troupe of Chinese Opera performers have moved to the United States to transplant their art form to a foreign culture.

Directed by Alan Govenar

Top cast

Qi Shufang

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Ding Mei-kui

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Liu Chun-nuan

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Tian Gang

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Tian Jianxin

Himself

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