Thousand Pieces of Gold
In 1880s China, young Lalu is sold into marriage by her impoverished father. Rather than becoming a bride, Lalu ends up in an Idaho gold-mining town, the property of a saloon owner who renames her, China Polly, and plans to sell her as entertainment for the locals. Refusing to become a whore, Lalu ultimately finds her own way in this strange country filled with white demons.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1991 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Western |
| Director | Nancy Kelly |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Nancy Kelly constructs a narrative that relies on authentic memoirs and explores systemic oppression alongside personal trauma. The film builds its protagonist's journey from property to personhood through quiet resilience, using the harsh Idaho landscape to mirror her isolation.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of dignity earned through relentless struggle. The romance serves the broader theme of liberation rather than overshadowing it. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Nancy Kelly
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Watch attentively in the evening to absorb the patient, epic rhythm of this survival tale.
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