Huang jin shi dai

Oct 1 2014 N/A 2h 57m
Biography, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

The life of Chinese writer Xiao Hong, from her childhood in the Heilongjiang Province to her final days in Hong Kong's Repulse Bay. The love of the author's life, newspaper editor Xiao Jun and the inspiration she drew from him as well as the surrounding literary scene in creating some of China's most enduring masterpieces is explored against the backdrop of a turbulent time that included the formation of the Chinese Communist government and World War II.

Written by

Qiang Li

Directed by

Ann Hui

Production Countries

Hong Kong, China

Production Companies

Stellar Mega Films, China Film Group, Cheerland Entertainment Organization, Edko Films

Languages

Awards

26 wins & 45 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,271
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
57
Popularity
NA