Gu Lingxiu's dream of becoming an actress is opposed by her grandmother. Her father Zhongqi remains ambivalent. Years ago, Zhongqi was in love with a Peking opera diva Hua Yanhong, but the lovers were separated by the matriarch. Regretful of the mistake, the matriarch discards her prejudice and allows Lingxiu to pursue her career. She also urges Zhongqi to look for Hua.
Grace Chang
as Gu Lingxiu/ Hua Yanhong
Chang Yang
as Zhongqi
Ou-Yang Sha-Fei
as Gu Lingxiu's mother
Kao Pao-shu
as Mei Ju-Ming
Wong Chung
as Chang Nai-Kuang
Yiu Kwang-Chao
as Chin Shih-Ming
Chu Shao-Chuen
as Chu Jung-Hsuan
Kao Hsiang
as Mrs Chu
Chu Mu
as Hei Ta-Shao
Lee Ming-Chu
as Hsiao Ming
