
During the Cultural Revolution a powerless newspaper writer struggles with his conscience at the pervasive dishonesty and immorality from the top on down. The ethical and professional conflicts eventually threaten both his work and family relationships,
Directed by Yang Yanjin, Deng Yimin, Troubled Laughter leans on a strong ensemble — Li Zhiyu, Mu Bai, Cheng Zhi — 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 1979.
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Two married couples adjust to the vast social and economic changes taking place in China from the 1980s to the present.
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