Thousand Pieces of Gold

"A testament to the strength of the human spirit."

Nov 1 1991 PG-13 1h 45m
Romance, Western

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.

Plot

In 1880's 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.

Written by

Ruthanne Lum McCunn, Anne Makepeace

Directed by

Nancy Kelly

Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
763
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA