卜万苍, 卜萬蒼
director film producer cinematographer
He is also known by his Cantonese name, Baak Maan Chong, and his English name, Richard Poh. As the war with Japan intensified Bu made several films with subtle patriotic themes, most notably 1939"s Mulan Joins the Army. Once Japanese control over Shanghai was complete, however, Bu was eventually forced to make several propaganda films for the occupiers, notably Eternity in 1943.
After the war, he was ostracized by his colleagues for these films, causing him to move to Hong Kong in 1948 where he continued to make films until his retirement.
Originally a member of the Shanghai cinema scene, Bu worked for several studios before becoming a major director for the Mingxing Film Company.