Thousand Pieces of Gold (1991)
A testament to the strength of the human spirit.
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.
Top Cast
Beth Broderick
Berthe
Michael Paul Chan
Hong King
Rosalind Chao
Lalu / Polly
Chris Cooper
Charlie
Dennis Dun
Jim
Will Oldham
Miles
Kim Chan
Li Ping
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Jonas
David Hayward
Ohio
Chris Evans
Sailor #2
Weili Fan
Sayan
Evan C. Kim
Shun Lee
Freda Foh Shen
Ah Ling
John M. Hosking
Watkins
Mary Matvy
Françoise
George Cheung
Lung On
FAQ about Thousand Pieces of Gold
What is Thousand Pieces of Gold about?
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…
When was Thousand Pieces of Gold released?
Thousand Pieces of Gold was released in 1991.
What genres does Thousand Pieces of Gold belong to?
Thousand Pieces of Gold is categorised as Drama, Romance, Western.
Who stars in Thousand Pieces of Gold?
The cast of Thousand Pieces of Gold includes Beth Broderick, Michael Paul Chan, Rosalind Chao, Chris Cooper, Dennis Dun.