Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man
哀樂中年
Synopsis
Chen Shaochang (Shi Hui), a primary school principal widowed at a young age, raises his children alone. His close friend's daughter, Liu Minhua (Zhu Jiachen), whom he hasn't seen for many years, begins working at the primary school through his introduction. Chen Shaochang's son, Jianzhong (Han Fei), and daughter-in-law, Feng Lijun (Li Huanqing), consider Chen's job undignified. After retiring, he is filled with melancholy, understood only by Minhua. Although their relationship deepens, they must contend with the ethical and social norms of Republican-era Shanghai.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sang Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Eileen Chang
- Original Score
- Huang Yijun
- Original Title
- 哀樂中年
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Wenhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sang Hu
Eileen Chang
Huang Yijun
Huang Shaofen
Han Fei
Department Leadership Roster
Sang Hu
Director
Eileen Chang
Writer
Han Fei
Producer
Huang Shaofen
Director of Photography
Huang Yijun
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man about?
Chen Shaochang (Shi Hui), a primary school principal widowed at a young age, raises his children alone. His close friend's daughter, Liu Minhua (Zhu Jiachen), whom he hasn't seen for many years, begins working at the primary school through his introduction. Chen Shaochang's son, Jianzhong (Han Fei), and daughter-in-law, Feng Lijun (Li Huanqing), consider Chen's job undignified. After retiring, he is filled with melancholy, understood only by Minhua. Although their relationship deepens, they must contend with the ethical and social norms of Republican-era Shanghai.
Who directed Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man was directed by Sang Hu.
Who stars in Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
The principal cast of Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man includes Shi Hui, Han Fei, Huanqing Li, Zhu Jiachen, Shen Yang.
When was Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man released and how long is it?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man was composed by Huang Yijun.