Pauline's Life

A biopic about the life of Hong Kong actress Pauline Chan Bo-Lin, famous for starring in Category III films. She committed suicide at the age of 39. The actress portraying her, Crystal Suen Ah-Lei also committed suicide a few years later.

Cast

Crystal Suen Ah-Lei

as Pauline

Ku Feng

as Mr. Wong

Bessie Chan Ming-Kwan

as Lily

Goo Wai-Jan

as Aunt Mui

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