My Memories of Old Beijing
城南旧事
Synopsis
It is the late 1920s when six-year-old Yingzi and her family move to Beijing. As Yingzi explores the busy streets and alleys, she befriends a widow who, driven mad by grief, stands vigil at the entrance of her hutong, waiting for her missing daughter to return.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Yigong
- Screenplay & Story
- Ming Yi
- Original Score
- Xie Guojie
- Original Title
- 城南旧事
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Yigong
Ming Yi, Lin Haiyin
Xie Guojie
Cao Weiye
Weijie Lan
Department Leadership Roster
Yongqing Zhong
Production Design
Cao Weiye
Director of Photography
Weijie Lan
Editor
Xie Guojie
Original Music Composer
Wu Yigong
Director
Ming Yi
Screenplay
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What is My Memories of Old Beijing about?
It is the late 1920s when six-year-old Yingzi and her family move to Beijing. As Yingzi explores the busy streets and alleys, she befriends a widow who, driven mad by grief, stands vigil at the entrance of her hutong, waiting for her missing daughter to return.
Who directed My Memories of Old Beijing?
My Memories of Old Beijing was directed by Wu Yigong.
Who stars in My Memories of Old Beijing?
The principal cast of My Memories of Old Beijing includes Shen Jie, Zhang Fengyi, Zheng Zhenyao, Zhang Min, Yan Xiang.
When was My Memories of Old Beijing released and how long is it?
My Memories of Old Beijing was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for My Memories of Old Beijing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Memories of Old Beijing was composed by Xie Guojie.
Is My Memories of Old Beijing based on a book or true story?
My Memories of Old Beijing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lin Haiyin".