Plot
Liyan and Yuwen live in post-war torpor, childless but with Liyan's school-aged sister. He coughs, imagining he has TB; Yuwan embroiders; they sleep in separate rooms. A surprise visit from Liyan's boyhood friend Zhang, a big city physician, wakes up the household. To Zhang's amazement, he discovers his friend's wife is his own youthful sweetheart. Possibilities abound: an affair, an arranged marriage of Zhang and Little Sister, now 16, or simply ending ennui and embracing vitality. Can a stifling atmosphere of Chinese Chekhov give way to spring? Alcohol at a birthday party speeds resolution.
Written by
Tianji Li, Cheng Ah, Mu Fei
Directed by
Zhuangzhuang Tian
Crew
Production Countries
China
Production Companies
Beijing Film Studio
Languages
Awards
4 wins & 4 nominations
Scores
# of Votes
1,405
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
86
Popularity
NA