Ten Thousand Li Ahead

Ten Thousand Li Ahead (1941) is a drama, war film directed by Chusheng Cai.

Driver Ko Wah (Lee Ching) refuses to transport ammunitions for the enemy, and is sent to jail after a scuffle with his traitorous boss. Although down and out, Ko takes in Siu-fung (Yung Siu-yi), an unwilling erotic dancer who has fled the war to Hong Kong. They may lead destitute lives, but their conscience remains intact. Director Cai Chusheng co-founded the National Salvation Association of Cinema. When Ko makes a uproar at the dance parlour and rips apart his friend's zombie costume, it represents Cai's criticism on the muddling-along attitude of Hong Kong society at the time. The characters' decision to return to the mainland to join the resistance effort also foretells Cai's decision to do the same in real-life.

Cast

Lee Ching

Lao Gao

Yung Siu-Yi

Hsiao Feng / Prostitute

Jingbo Li

Hsiao Chang

Zhao Yishan

Great director

Yung Yung

Ah Chai

To Sam-Ku

Mother-in-law

Noh Chiu

Bully

Tai Hau-Ho

Rent mother

Yung Yuk-Yi

Modern Miss

Yim Sek

Big brother Liu

Wan Man

Bazar hawker

Chang Ta-Jung

Worker