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Release Year1950
Runtime2h 00m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War, Crime
Votes13
DirectorShi Hui
WritersLiuqing Yang
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThis Life of Mine
About This Life of Mine
Fifty years of modern Chinese history (1900-1950), including wars, revolutions and corrupt politics, as seen through the life and times of a simple Beijing policeman and his family.
Directed by Shi Hui, This Life of Mine leans on a strong ensemble — Shi Hui, Wei Heling, Cui Chaoming — 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 drama titles of 1950.
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