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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shi Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Lao-She, Liuqing Yang
- Original Score
- Huang Yijun
- Original Title
- 我这一辈子
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Wenhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shi Hui
Lao-She, Liuqing Yang
Huang Yijun
Ge Weiqing, Ma Linfa
Fu Jiqiu
Xingzai Wu
Department Leadership Roster
Shi Hui
Director
Fu Jiqiu
Editor
Huang Yijun
Original Music Composer
Ge Weiqing
Director of Photography
Qi Qiuming
Costume Design
Hongxiang Ma
Costume Design
Xingzai Wu
Producer
Hancheng Niu
Production Design
Yuebai Wang
Production Design
Ma Linfa
Director of Photography
Liuqing Yang
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Life of Mine
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What is This Life of Mine about?
Fifty years of modern Chinese history (1900-1950), including wars, revolutions and corrupt politics, as seen through the life and times of a simple Beijing policeman and his family.
Who directed This Life of Mine?
This Life of Mine was directed by Shi Hui.
Who stars in This Life of Mine?
The principal cast of This Life of Mine includes Shi Hui, Wei Heling, Cui Chaoming, Shen Yang, Li Wei.
When was This Life of Mine released and how long is it?
This Life of Mine was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for This Life of Mine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Life of Mine was composed by Huang Yijun.
Is This Life of Mine based on a book or true story?
This Life of Mine is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lao-She".