Shadow of Dream
如烟往事
Synopsis
Wan Renle, a man in his sixties in Taipei, becomes eccentric after buying an old record, leading to hallucinations about reuniting with a former lover. His daughter, Wan Jinjin, admits him to a hospital, where she learns of his secret romance with Tong Shuizhu, a Beijing drum singer. Renle goes missing, and Jinjin finds him in Tianjin, discovering he was searching for Shuizhu, who is her biological mother and has passed away. Jinjin arranges a meeting with a woman posing as Shuizhu, but Renle recalls Shuizhu’s suicide. Back in Taipei, Renle is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Jinjin continues to help him regain his memories.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xiaowei Lu
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Shuyuan
- Original Title
- 如烟往事
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- 潇湘电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xiaowei Lu
Wang Shuyuan
Department Leadership Roster
Xiaowei Lu
Director
Wang Shuyuan
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of Dream
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What is Shadow of Dream about?
Wan Renle, a man in his sixties in Taipei, becomes eccentric after buying an old record, leading to hallucinations about reuniting with a former lover. His daughter, Wan Jinjin, admits him to a hospital, where she learns of his secret romance with Tong Shuizhu, a Beijing drum singer. Renle goes missing, and Jinjin finds him in Tianjin, discovering he was searching for Shuizhu, who is her biological mother and has passed away. Jinjin arranges a meeting with a woman posing as Shuizhu, but Renle recalls Shuizhu’s suicide. Back in Taipei, Renle is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and Jinjin continues to help him regain his memories.
Who directed Shadow of Dream?
Shadow of Dream was directed by Xiaowei Lu.
Who stars in Shadow of Dream?
The principal cast of Shadow of Dream includes Li Xuejian, Sylvia Chang, Louis Hsiao Da-Lu, Chang Feng, Weicai Xie.
When was Shadow of Dream released and how long is it?
Shadow of Dream was released in 1993 with a total runtime of Unknown.