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( Qiu Jue ) is a landmark 1972 drama directed by Li Hsing , often cited as a definitive masterpiece of Taiwanese cinema. The film explores profound themes of traditional Chinese ethics, the weight of ancestral duty, and the redemptive power of love within the confines of a prison cell. The Narrative Core

The film swept the 10th Golden Horse Awards , winning Best Feature Film, Best Director (Li Hsing), and Best Actor (Ou Wei).

Li Hsing uses a restrained, theatrical aesthetic that emphasizes the passage of time. The shifting weather and light within the prison walls act as a visual metaphor for the protagonist's internal change. Critical Legacy Execution in Autumn YIFY

The film’s title and structure reflect the traditional legal practice of carrying out death sentences only in autumn, aligning human justice with the natural cycle of decay and rebirth.

It is widely regarded as one of the Best 100 Chinese Motion Pictures by the Hong Kong Film Awards, representing the "Healthy Realism" movement that defined Taiwanese cinema in the 70s. A Note on Availability ( Qiu Jue ) is a landmark 1972

Set in the Han Dynasty, the story follows Pei Gang, a spoiled and violent young man sentenced to death for murder. As the only male heir to a wealthy family, his impending execution threatens to end his lineage—the ultimate sin in a society rooted in Confucian filial piety.

His grandmother, desperate to preserve the family line, orchestrates a plan to have a distant relative, Lianer, marry him in prison. What begins as a cold transactional arrangement evolves into a spiritual transformation as Lianer’s unwavering devotion and the changing seasons guide Pei Gang from rage to repentance. Li Hsing uses a restrained, theatrical aesthetic that

The central conflict hinges on the tension between legal justice and the "greater good" of family continuity.