Ermo
May 12 1995
•2h 38m
•Comedy, Drama
A humble noodle-maker in a remote Chinese province, Ermo feels that she's being taken for granted by family and friends. She decides the best way to impress them is to bring home the biggest, most expensive television set she can find - no matter how many noodles she has to peddle.
Cast
See allAi Liya
Ermo
Liu Peiqi
Xiazi
Ge Zhijun
Chief
Zhang Haiyan
Xiazi's Wife
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