“Other Mommy” and Deuteronomy
This film’s ambition is betrayed by its lack of substance.
Hey, Houlai
In the late Qing Dynasty, Xia Yulai, the "ghost-talent" lawyer of Chaoshan who never lost a case, clashes with his daughter, Xia Laibi, who wants to be the Great Qing's first female lawyer, over his unconventional "Summer Fox" methods. As foreign capital invades the Chaoshan market, the father and daughter uncover a sinister conspiracy behind seemingly minor civil and commercial disputes. When Xia Laibi is framed for murder and arson, Xia Yulai defends her in court against corrupt officials and wicked merchants. United, the two rally the Chaoshan locals ("Gagi Nang") for a climactic stand against the foreign threat.
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In the late Qing Dynasty, Xia Yulai, the "ghost-talent" lawyer of Chaoshan who never lost a case, clashes with his daughter, Xia Laibi, who wants to be the Great Qing's first female lawyer, over his unconventional "Summer Fox" methods. As foreign capital invades the Chaoshan market, the father and daughter uncover a sinister conspiracy behind seemingly minor civil and commercial disputes. When Xia Laibi is framed for murder and arson, Xia Yulai defends her in court against corrupt officials and wicked merchants. United, the two rally the Chaoshan locals ("Gagi Nang") for a climactic stand against the foreign threat.
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Genre:Drama, Comedy
Written By:杨哲霖, Liang Shi-Yun, 王珏, Zhao Shuguang
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Runtime:108 minutes
Studio:广东无量泡映画传媒有限公司, 广州虎虎生威影业有限公司, 微戏时代 (深圳) 影视文化有限公司, 广东奇真荔马影业有限公司, 普宁市流沙电影城有限公司
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