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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes1
DirectorSang Hu
WritersSang Hu
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRomance in Philately
About Romance in Philately
A young man leading an aimless life finds that he must change his outlook to life when he falls in love with a hard working letter carrier. As he tries to impress her by collecting and learning about postage stamps, he acquires a rich, diverse knowledge of China's history and accomplishments and even wins the top award in a national quiz competition among Chinese factories.
Directed by Sang Hu, Romance in Philately leans on a strong ensemble — Guo Kaimin, Chen Yanhua, Zhang Min — 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 1984.
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