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  • Lotus (1987)
  • Short | 27 min | Short, Drama
Lotus (1987)
Short | 27 min | Short, Drama

The story is about a foot-binding of Chinese women named Lotus, a traditional woman with bound feet who must decide whether or not to bind her daughter Joy's feet. Her strict, but loving Mother-in-law insists that Joy's feet be bound in ...See moreThe story is about a foot-binding of Chinese women named Lotus, a traditional woman with bound feet who must decide whether or not to bind her daughter Joy's feet. Her strict, but loving Mother-in-law insists that Joy's feet be bound in order to guarantee her a secure future. Lotus, for the first time in her life does not blindly obey. She is further influenced by her good friend, Coral, a colorful performer with a traveling Cantonese opera troupe who openly challenges the outlawed custom. In the end, Lotus makes a decision which will change her daughter's life forever. Written by hooraychining See less
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Arthur Dong (written by) | Lorraine Dong (story) | Rebecca Soladay (screenplay)
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Updated Dec 31, 1987

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1987 (United States)
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11 cast members
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Lisa Lu
Mother-in-law Mother-in-law   See fewer
Patty Toy
Coral Coral   See fewer
Ho Ming Chan
Joy's Friend #1 Joy's Friend #1   See fewer
Madalena Chan
Mother-in-law's Friend Mother-in-law's Friend   See fewer
Wai Yin Chan
Joy's Friend #2 Joy's Friend #2   See fewer
Chaplin Chang
Stage Manager Stage Manager   See fewer
Raymond Ho
Opera Performer Opera Performer   See fewer
Marianna Young
Peasant Woman Peasant Woman   See fewer
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