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Release Year1981
Runtime—
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresRomance
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DirectorXu Qingdong, Teng Wenji
WritersXu Qingdong, Teng Wenji
TypeFeature Film
Rating10.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsAwakening
About Awakening
A disillusioned and lonely young man working for a foreign trade company finds his enthusiasm for life revived when he meets a young woman who seems to reflect the ideals and ambitions he once had.
Directed by Xu Qingdong, Teng Wenji, Awakening leans on a strong ensemble — Joan Chen, Xu Huanshan, Zhi Yitong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1981.
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