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Release Year2018
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageZH
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy, Family
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DirectorZhang Zongyuan
WritersZhang Zongyuan
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast4 credited
Also Known AsPretend to be Serious
About Pretend to be Serious
Old man Chen picked up his granddaughter from school. On the way, he sighed after seeing the notice on the bulletin board that the display of fireworks and firecrackers was prohibited. He hadn't performed the puppets in public for several years... When Old Man Chen played the puppets at home, his granddaughter watched quietly. When I arrived at an iron can, I opened it to play, but accidentally caused a flame. The iron can exploded... During the explosion, Old Man Chen and his granddaughter exchanged bodies quietly. Nowadays, the vicissitudes of appearance, Chen Jingjing hides a girl's heart, and Chen Jingjing, who is vicissitudes of life, is an old man inside her feet... A series of chain reactions took place, and a ridiculous story was officially staged in this quiet village.
Directed by Zhang Zongyuan, Pretend to be Serious leans on a strong ensemble — Zhu Zhongchun, Qin Hanlei, Tong Liu — 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 2018.
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