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RUNTIME
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Clocks in at 177 minutes β on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
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The Golden Era
2014 2h 57m ZH
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Synopsis
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The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II.
βSome stories are better left unspoiled.β
Where to watch Β· US
Cast
Tang Wei
Xiao Hong
William Feng
Xiao Jun
Wang Zhiwen
Lu Xun
Hao Lei
Ding Lin
Tian Yuan
Bai Lang
Yuan Quan
Mei Zhi
Ding Jiali
Xu Guangping
Zhu Yawen
Duanmu Hongliang
Credits
Behind the camera
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Writers
- Qiang Li
- Languages
- Mandarin
- Countries
- Hong Kong, China
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ERA
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Released 12 years ago.
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WORLD
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International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, China.
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ERA
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Lean credit list β fewer than 30 people officially credited.
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DIRECTOR
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Directed by Ann Hui, shot by Wang Yu. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
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CAST
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Tang Wei and William Feng and Wang Zhiwen carry the top of the cast.
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WILD
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IMDB entry: tt3696086 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
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WILD
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Only 52 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
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Cinephile deep dive
The take
Ann Hui directs. Wang Yu behind the camera. A long sit β settle in. Produced in Hong Kong, China. Dialogue in Mandarin.
Trivia
Things worth knowing
- 1Clocks in at 177 minutes β on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
- 2Released 12 years ago.
- 3International production across 2 countries: Hong Kong, China.
- 4Lean credit list β fewer than 30 people officially credited.
- 5Directed by Ann Hui, shot by Wang Yu. Note their partnership β DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
- 6Tang Wei and William Feng and Wang Zhiwen carry the top of the cast.
- 7IMDB entry: tt3696086 β still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
- 8Only 52 TMDB ratings β you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
The technical file
- Cinematography
- Wang Yu
- Runtime
- 177 min Β· 2h 57m
- Aspect ratio (typical)
- 1.37:1 (Academy)
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- ZH
- Certification (US)
- 14A
Also by
Ann Hui
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Selected frames
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Trailers & featurettes
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Production companies
Who made it
Edko Films
HK
- ST
Stellar Mega Films
CN
- CH
Cheerland Entertainment Organization
CN
China Film Group Corporation
CN
Key crew
- Art DirectionHai Zhao
Themes & keywords
What it's about, really
- writer
- chinese
- woman director
Release history Β· US
When it landed
- Theatrical (limited)2014-10-0114A
Also known as
International titles
- η©ΏθΏη±ζ ηζΌ«ιΏζ η¨CN
- the golden eraCN
- The Youth Golden EraCN
- The Golden EraUS
