A Beggar's Daughter (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, A Beggar's Daughter is a drama film directed by Wong Tin-Lam, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. This is an adaptation of the folk story, “Jin Yu Nu beats her heartless groom with a cane”. Jin Yu Nu, a beggar’s daughter, is a beautiful and kind girl. On a snowy day she saves the life of a poor scholar, Mo Ji. When Mo recovers, he marries Jin with love and gratitude. Mo wins the third place in the imperial examinations, but now he is looked down upon because his wife is a beggar's daughter. Extremely embarrassed and ashamed, Mo wants to divorce but has no excuse. Jin then jumps into the river and Mo has deep regrets but it is too late. Later, Mo’s senior Ambassador Lin appreciates his talents and wants to marry him his daughter. On the wedding night, the bride orders Mo to kneel in her room and beats him hard with a cane. Not until then does Mo know his bride is actually Jin, who has been saved by Lin. At the end, Lin knows Jin still loves Mo and helps the couple reunite.
Who’s in it. A Beggar's Daughter stars Betty Loh Ti as Jin Yu-Nu, Zhao Lei as Mo Ji, Wu Chia-Hsiang as Jin Song and Chiang Nan as Tang Sanduo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Beggar's Daughter page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Beggar's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Beggar's Daughter (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Beggar's Daughter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Beggar's Daughter?
- A Beggar's Daughter stars Betty Loh Ti, Zhao Lei, Wu Chia-Hsiang, Chiang Nan and Wong Sam.
- When was A Beggar's Daughter released?
- A Beggar's Daughter was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.