1989 Spring Swallow(1989) 1080P for Gift 1-Disc All RegionPlay Seal Box Blu-ray

Plot Summary

This film won the Best Actress Award (Lu Xiaofen) at the 34th Asia Pacific Film Festival in 1989, and the Best Art Design Award (Zhang Jiping, Li Tong, Li Baolin, Chen Yaoqi) at the 26th Taiwan Golden Horse Awards in the same year. In turbulent times, a controversial woman... starring Lu Xiaofen, the Best Actress at the Asia Pacific Film Festival, and Taiwanese rising star Ma Jingtao. Chunyan is a new widow from a rural household, often suppressed emotionally by a childhood memory under the norms of Confucianism represented by her mother. When she was arranged by her mother to remarry to the official Zhang family in the county, becoming the continuation of the young master, Chunyan's simplicity became increasingly incompatible in the new marriage relationship. She longed for this second marriage to be with her knowledgeable and courteous young husband for life in a materially affluent environment. She is happy and looking forward to her husband's love. But Young Master Zhang looked down upon Chunyan's background and married her for the purpose of raising young children and meeting physiological needs. He spent his days immersed in the prosperous dreams of the privileged class in the past, and during the 'Hongxian Emperor System', he went to great lengths to climb the ranks of the powerful, hoping to obtain a position or a half official. Chunyan secretly complained about her fate. The young man Bingzhong who sells embroidery thread to the door respects her very much, making her feel familiar. They finally fell in love and decided to fly away. When eloping, she was intercepted by her husband. After beating Chunyan severely, Young Master Zhang imprisoned her and used money to clear Bingzhong, allowing him to quickly leave the town. Therefore, the incident that threatened the "reputation" of the Zhang family was quelled without anyone noticing. Chunyan spent three months "healing" in the dark room and finally woke up from the pain. She accepted the reality of life given to her by her mother, husband, family, and environment. After the failure of the imperial system, Young Master Zhang no longer held high and proud. Chunyan's charm replaced the old rustic style. She recognized the etiquette and norms of the wealthy family and had a good time with her sister-in-law. Only when she was not careful, would she see the suppressed grief and resentment in Chunyan's eyes.