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The Lion Roars

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2002 · 100 min Comedy
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

During the Soong Dynasty, a beautiful woman named Liu is searching for a husband, but is unable to find one until she hears the avant-garde poetry of Chen. Soon the two are married and Chen discovers that his new bride is violently temperamental and insanely jealous, who limits his activities and lifestyle. When a princess falls in love with the poet and the Emperor decrees that Chen must take the princess in as a second-wife. The love between Liu and Chen is put to the test.

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Original Title 我家有一隻河東獅
Year 2002
Country Hong Kong
Genre Comedy
Director Joe Ma Wai-Ho
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (29 votes)

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This film blends slapstick humor with a surprisingly heartfelt core about devotion and defiance. The leads have a chaotic chemistry that makes the exaggerated comedy work, while the story quietly champions personal choice over imperial decree.

What lingers after the laughter subsides is a gentle reminder of love's stubborn power against rigid tradition. It's a farce with an unexpectedly tender soul. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Joe Ma Wai-Ho

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