It took two directors, three assistant directors, and four cinematographers to capture this remarkable epic about life in the Heavenly Palace. Fang Ying began her career as the title character, who decides that life on Earth would be more rewarding. And given that this was years before Chang Cheh would introduce "yanggang (macho)" cinema to Hong Kong, the man she falls in love with is played by a woman: Ivy Ling Po -- then also a newcomer. (SB-IVL)