Thousand Pieces of Gold
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.
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Thousand Pieces of Gold
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 26, 1991
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
68%
Original Title
Thousand Pieces of Gold
Director
Nancy Kelly
Description
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.