The Purple Shell (1967)

Hui Pui-ching, a gentle and fragile woman, endures relentless abuse from her violent husband Fan Pak-nan. By chance, she meets Ha Mon-hin, a cultured and compassionate businessman trapped in his own loveless marriage. Drawn together by loneliness and understanding, their relationship unfolds quietly along seaside walks, where a simple purple shell becomes a symbol of tenderness and fragile hope. As suspicion, jealousy, and blackmail close in, their impossible love spirals toward devastating consequences.

Released

1967-08-02

Genres

Drama

Runtime

102 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Pan Lei, Pan Lei

TMDB rating

3.3/10 from 3 votes