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6.9/10   548 votes
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Director:
Writer:
Xiaoshuai Wang (writer)
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Release Date:
3 June 2005 (China) more
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Plot:
In the 1960's, encouraged by the government, a large number of families leave Chinese cities to settle in the poorer regions of the country... more | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination more
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inland china in the 70's more (12 total)

Cast

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Yuanyuan Gao ... Qinghong
Bin Li ... Xiao Gen Er
Yang Tang ... Zhou Meifen
Xueyang Wang ... Xiao Zhen
Anlian Yao ... Wu Zernin
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Also Known As:
Shanghai Dreams (International: English title)
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Runtime:
France:123 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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5 out of 5 people found the following review useful.
inland china in the 70's, 3 August 2006
10/10
Author: cheese_cake from dc, usa

the story takes place in inland china in the 70's. it shows the life of a middle class family relocated to the inland factory by the communist party. these people who were originally from shanghai, consider life in the mountainous town to be futureless for themselves and their children. the father in particular takes out some of his frustration on his daughter, who is just blooming and is in love with a young man.

this movie works on several levels. it shows the conflict between the parents and the young woman, it shows the secret life of her social age, it discuss's the cultural revolution (the kids dance to western music) happening in china about that time as contrasted to the staid and solid existence of a factory worker. the movie does critique the communist government, but in an elliptical manner, since i guess it does have to pass the censors in china. but i think that works to it's credit.

this movie shows a complete and very accurate view of china in this time period. the houses, the kitchen, the school, the way they dress and their aspirations, the attitude of the parents and the children, it is all spot on. my only negative would be that the storyline for the young girl is somewhat overly dramatic. it is as if the director started by focusing on her and then shifts to a more general broad view of life. i especially enjoyed the acting of the father and overall i thought it was very realistic and well shot.

i highly recommend this movie.

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