Between Tears and Laughter

Between Tears and Laughter is a 1964 Hong Kong drama film directed by Lo Chen. Set in Republic of China (1912–49) era Peking (Beiping), the story revolves around a college student (Kwan Shan) and three young women: a wealthy daughter of a government bureaucrat, a traditional singer in a band (both portrayed by Li Li-Hua) and a street kung-fu/acrobat performer (Ivy Ling Po). The film was selected as the Hong Kong entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 37th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. Cast Diana Chang Chung Wen Paul Chang Chen Li-li Chen Yen-yen Chiang Kuang Chao Chin Han Chin Ping Ching Miao as General Fan Mei Sheng Fang Yin Feng Yi Kao Pao-shu Han Ying-Chieh Peter Chen Ho Julia Hsia Margaret Hsing King Hu Kao Chao Kao Yuen Carrie Ku Mei Ku Feng as Taoist priest Kwan Shan Lan Wei Lieh Lee Ching Li Kun Li Li-Hua Li Ting Li Ying Li Yunzhong Ivy Ling Po Ouyang Sha-fei Peng Peng Tien Feng Pat Ting Hung Margaret Tu Chuan Wang Hao Allison Chang Yen Angela Yu Chien Yu Wen-hua