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Third Sister Liu (1960)

Movie ★ 7.0 117 min

Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people; the largest of the minority groups in China. It’s based on the legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie (literally meaning “third sister of Liu family”). Across generations, the story has become an oral tradition amongst these people and similar characters have even been found to exist in other minority cultures. According to legend, Liu Sanjie had the gift of a beautiful singing voice from a very early age. So beautiful was her voice, she could quell anger and raise the spirits of the people around her. The story became famous around China when the movie Liu Sanjie was released in 1960 – a rare musical production in Chinese cinema.

Yu Qiao Writer Li Su Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 1, 1960
Runtime
117 min
IMDb
tt0054034
Country
Language
Studio
Changchun Film Studio

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Frequently asked questions

What is Third Sister Liu about?
Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people; the largest of the minority groups in China. It’s based on the legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie (literally meaning “third sister of Liu family”). Across generations, the story has become an oral tradition amongst these people and similar characters have even been found to exist in other minority cultures. According to legend, Liu Sanjie had the gift of a beautiful singing voice from a very early age. So beautiful was her voice, she could quell anger and raise the spirits of the people around her. The story became famous around China when the movie Liu Sanjie was released in 1960 – a rare musical production in Chinese cinema.
Who directed Third Sister Liu?
Third Sister Liu was directed by Li Su.
Who stars in Third Sister Liu?
Third Sister Liu stars Wanqiu Huang, Zong-xue Xia, Zhang Wenjun, Liu Shilong.
When was Third Sister Liu released?
Third Sister Liu is a 1960 music, drama film.
Where can I watch Third Sister Liu?
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