Characters & Themes
China Girl (1987) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1987 · 90 mins · English
- Directed by
- Abel Ferrara
- Starring
- James Hong, Paul Hipp, Robert Miano, James Russo, David Caruso, Joey Chin
Tony, an Italian teenager, and Tyan‑Hwa, a Chinese teen, fall in love despite their families’ rival gangs that dominate Little Italy and Chinatown. Their secret romance ignites a volatile power struggle, forcing both sides into a dangerous clash as the pair try to protect their love amid loyalty and blood‑shed.
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