The Mirror and the Lichee (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film
Released in 1967, The Mirror and the Lichee is a drama, romance, music and history film directed by Kao Li, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Movie queen Ivy Ling Po is ideally cast as a male scholar in this historical Huangmei Opera romance. It’s a tragic love story between the scholar and a local beauty (played by Fang Ying). He polishes mirrors as a pretext to get closer to his love, who signals her approval by tossing him a bunch of lichees. From that point on the course of true love proves operatically rocky, complete with murder and suicide.
Who’s in it. The Mirror and the Lichee stars Ivy Ling Po as Chen Bo Qing/Chen San, Fang Ying as Huang Bi Jun/Wu Niang, Alison Chang Yen as Yi Chun and Lee Ying as Master Huang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mirror and the Lichee page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mirror and the Lichee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mirror and the Lichee (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mirror and the Lichee change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Mirror and the Lichee?
- The Mirror and the Lichee stars Ivy Ling Po, Fang Ying, Alison Chang Yen, Lee Ying and Ou-Yang Sha-Fei.
- When was The Mirror and the Lichee released?
- The Mirror and the Lichee was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.