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"The story of 'Liang Shanbo yu Zhu Yingtai' is a folk legend set during the period of the Jin Dynasty. There had been various film and TV renditions but the Shaw Brothers version [this version], directed by Li Han-Hsiang, is the only adaptation that remains popular up to this day. It was a huge smash hit in Taiwan, breaking all the records at the box office, becoming the longest grossing film at that time. The songs and lyrics left an indelible impression on audiences in East and Southeast Asia. This film can be considered a quintessential 'huang mei' film."--Wikipedia entry for "Love Eterne." Winner of Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, and a Special Award for Outstanding Performance at the 1963 Golden Horse Awards.