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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorLü Yulai
WritersLü Yulai
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsLife of Zhang Chu
About Life of Zhang Chu
Zhang Chu lives a simple, charmed life in the small town of Tao Yuan. His ex-wife, Cao Shujuan, left him behind to pursue greater dreams in Beijing, while his girlfriend, Li Hong, is back to town from Beijing to pursue a stable relationship with him but ends up failing. The three childhood friends struggle with each other and seek for a way out...
Directed by Lü Yulai, Life of Zhang Chu leans on a strong ensemble — Geng Le, Qi Xi, Yang Qiming — 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 2019.
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