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Thousand Pieces of Gold (1991)

 -  Romance | Western  -  November 1991 (USA)
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In 1880's China, young Lalu is sold into marriage by her impoverished father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in an Idaho gold-mining town, the property of a saloon owner who ... See full summary »

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Lalu
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Charlie
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Hong King
Dennis Dun ...
Jim
Jimmie F. Skaggs ...
Jonas
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Miles
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Ohio
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Berthe
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Li Ping
Chris Evans ...
Sailor #2
Weili Fan ...
Sayan
Evan C. Kim ...
Shun Lee
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Ah Ling
John M. Hosking ...
Watkins
Mary Matvy ...
Françoise
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In 1880's China, young Lalu is sold into marriage by her impoverished father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in an Idaho gold-mining town, the property of a saloon owner who renames her China Polly and plans to sell her as entertainment for the locals. Refusing to become a whore, Lalu ultimately finds her own way in this strange country filled with white demons. Written by Kelley O.

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A testament to the strength of the human spirit

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Romance | Western

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November 1991 (USA)  »

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American Playhouse: Thousand Pieces of Gold  »

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$717,772 (USA)
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Amazing dramatic performances
6 November 1999 | by (U.s) – See all my reviews

One of the few movies i've seen where sex is not the bottom line or basis of the romance. It is tasteful and sweet in its depiction of an interracial relationship which develops around an actual friendship and ensues into a genuine emotional bond in the midst of semi-racially intolerant environment. The lead actor and actress produce an amazing performance of a romantic chemistry that is set in the bounds of respect, selfnessness, kindness, and deep affection.

I give it a thumbs up, way, waaaaaaaaaaaaaay up.


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