A Poet From The Sea
Hou Yao wrote, directed and starred in A Poet from the Sea (1927). It was shot in Stanley, Hong Kong. The surviving copy was only 23-minute long, but Hou Yao's romantic side was obvious through the scenic location and beautiful set-up. The love story between Poet (Hou Yao) and his lover (Lee Dan-dan) was pure and lyrical, a gem from China Sun Motion Picture Company (Shanghai) in the 1920s.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 海角詩人 |
| Year | 1927 |
| Country | China |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hou Yao |
| Runtime | 90 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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Hou Yao constructs the film as a visual poem, where each frame is a verse. He relies on the power of the coastal landscape, using the sea, rocks, and light to externalize the poet's inner world. The film explores the escape from artificiality to the sincerity of simple life and primal beauty.
What lingers after the final reel is a meditative, melancholic calm. The silent, lyrical romance and the scenic shots of Stanley create a poignant sense of longing for a purer, bygone era. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hou Yao
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On a quiet evening, to absorb the silent, lyrical rhythm of every frame.
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