Spicy Love Soup
Nov 08 1999
•2h 49m
•Comedy, Drama
Six different episodes about different generations' relationships. Love can be sweet, sour, or spicy.
Cast
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Wang Xuebing
Groom-to-be
Gao Yuanyuan
Schoolgirl
Xu Jinglei
Perfume demonstrater
Lü Liping
Wife seeking divorce
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