Forbidden City U.S.A. (1989)
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: Arthur Dong
Actors: Charlie Low, Frances Chun, Jackie Mei Ling, Larry Ching, Mary Mammon, Toy Yat Mar
Country: United States of America
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