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THE GODDESS

Shen nu

Directed by Wu Yonggang
China, 1934
Drama, Silent
  • 7373 minutes

Synopsis

An unnamed devoted mother sells herself by night on the streets of Shanghai in order to support herself and her infant son. When a gambler who calls himself the Boss strong-arms his way into becoming her pimp, she flees with her son and attempts to earn an honest living.

Synopsis

An unnamed devoted mother sells herself by night on the streets of Shanghai in order to support herself and her infant son. When a gambler who calls himself the Boss strong-arms his way into becoming her pimp, she flees with her son and attempts to earn an honest living.