A landmark of Hong Kong cinema that brilliantly fuses political thriller, slapstick comedy, and breath-taking action.
Set in Beijing in 1913, during the chaotic aftermath of the Chinese Revolution, the film tells the story of three women from completely different walks of life: Tsao Wan (Brigitte Lin), a progressive general’s daughter working undercover for the revolutionaries; Sheang Hung (Cherie Chung), a greedy musician searching for a lost piece of jewelry; and Bai Niu (Sally Yeh), the daughter of a Peking Opera troupe leader who longs to perform on stage despite the strict ban on female actors.
When a vital political document goes missing, the three women find their fates intertwined inside the theatre walls. Forced to cooperate, they must navigate corrupt warlords, secret agents, and complex stage mechanics to pull off a daring counter-espionage mission.
Renowned for its vibrant visual style, rapid-fire pacing, and subversive gender-bending themes, Peking Opera Blues remains a masterpiece of kinetic storytelling.