A Poet from the Sea(1927)
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A Poet from the Sea Synopsis
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.
A Poet from the Sea (1927) is a drama film directed by Hou Yao, released on July 8, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Hou Yao, Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan and Wang Xieyan. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Hou Yao
- Writers:
- Hou Yao
- Cinematographer:
- Linguang Liang
- Status:
- Released
A Poet from the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hou Yao
as Ih Bing
Cho-cho Lam
as Yin Meizhen
Li Dandan
as Liu Tsan Ying
Wang Xieyan
as Meng Shi
- Ge Lijiang
Ge Lijiang
- Yinqiao Yi
Yinqiao Yi
as Yin Xifu
- Yansheng Fang
Yansheng Fang
as Qin Yun
- Buping Dai
Buping Dai
as Shi Shaoqiu
- Qichen Zhang
Qichen Zhang
as Wen Yuyuan
- Xizhang Ou
Xizhang Ou
as Jin Dayou
- Yiting Fei
Yiting Fei
as Guo Yongnian
- Neng He
Neng He
as Tian Baqi
Key crew
Directed by Hou Yao, written by Hou Yao.
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A Poet from the Sea Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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A Poet from the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Poet from the Sea online?
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Who stars in A Poet from the Sea?
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The main cast of A Poet from the Sea (1927) includes Hou Yao, Cho-cho Lam, Li Dandan, Wang Xieyan and Ge Lijiang. The film was directed by Hou Yao. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Poet from the Sea released?
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A Poet from the Sea was released on July 8, 1927 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is A Poet from the Sea worth watching?
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A Poet from the Sea (1927) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.