Plot
Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen is forced into menial work. They raise a family and survive, managing "to live" from the 40's to the 70's in this epic, but personal, story of life through an amazing period.
Written by
Yu Hua, Wei Lu
Directed by
Yimou Zhang
Crew
Production Countries
Hong Kong, China
Production Companies
Era International Ltd, Shanghai Film Studio
Languages
Awards
Won 1 BAFTA Award5 wins & 6 nominations total
Scores
# of Votes
21,276
Average Rating
8.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA