Adapted from a Cantonese opera of the same title by Ho Fei-fan and Tang Bik-wan's opera troupe in 1952, this film takes a farcical plot of gender reversal with a sarcastic touch on patriarchal values. The two protagonists, No-kiu (Leung Mo-sheung) and Po-wan (Tang Bik-wan), are forced to cross-dress as the opposite sex respectively since they are born due to the superstition of their fathers. The story unfolds as the two later fall in love with each other and tie the knot despite their fathers' objection. Both acclaimed for their travesty roles, Leung and Tang's divine and intriguing performance playing both sexes is undoubtedly the highlight of the film and a feast for the eyes.

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# Post-screening talk with Yuen Tsz-ying

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