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Release Year2000
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes60
DirectorZhang Yimou
WritersGai Zi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHappy Times
About Happy Times
Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.
Directed by Zhang Yimou, Happy Times leans on a strong ensemble — Zhao Benshan, Dong Jie, Dong Li-Fan — 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 2000.
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