Cast: Li Wei

Direction Zhang Yimou · Yang Fengliang

Cast Gong Li · Li Baotian · Cong Zhijun · Li Wei

Synopsis Ju Dou (1990) tells the story of a woman who is wedded to a cruel and childless dye mill proprietor in the countryside of China. She becomes pregnant by her husband's nephew, but societal norms compel her to nurture her...

Direction Fei Mu

Cast Li Wei · Shi Yu · Zhang Hongmei · Cui Chaoming

Synopsis Spring in a Small Town (1948) unfolds in a dilapidated family estate following the war, focusing on the once-thriving Dai family. The family's patriarch, Dai Liyan, is ailing and spends his days in the courtyard, reminiscing about better times. His...

Direction Xie Jin

Cast Xie Fang · Cao Yindi · Deng Nan · Dong Lin

Synopsis Two Stage Sisters (1964) unfolds in 1935, as a young woman named Zhu Chunhua, fleeing from her in-laws, finds sanctuary with a traveling Yue Opera company in a small village of Shaoxing. The troupe's leader, A’Xin, initially plans to turn...

Direction Zhang Yuan

Cast Cui Jian · Faye Yu · Bian Tianshuo · Wei Li

Synopsis Beijing Bastards (1993) presents a groundbreaking narrative in Chinese cinema, offering a loose, almost improvised look into the lives of young rock enthusiasts in the city. The film's structure mirrors the characters' own journey to find meaning and purpose, encapsulated...

Direction Zhang Yang

Cast Ruby Lin · Ye Liu · Li Xiaoran · Gao Yuanyuan

Synopsis Driverless (2010) explores the intricate web of three romantic narratives that become inextricably linked following a pivotal car collision. The film delves into the emotional aftermath and the ripple effects of the accident on the lives of the individuals involved,...

Direction Cen Fan

Cast Bao Fumin · Chen Xi · Jin Yikang · Li Wei

Synopsis The True Story of Ah Q (1982) is an adaptation of the 1921 novel by renowned Chinese author Lu Xun, set against the backdrop of the tumultuous 1911 revolution. The film follows Ah Q, a humble peasant yearning to escape...

Direction Yu Taizhi

Cast Le Zhongyi · Jie Yi · Li Wei · Chen Cheng

Direction Wu Tianming

Cast Hu Ronghua · Li Wei · Song Baosen · Tang Qingming

Synopsis River Without Buoys (1984) follows the journey of three individuals navigating timber rafts along the Xiaohui River. Among them is Pan Laowu, a man in his fifties who remains unmarried. The narrative delves into Pan Laowu's past, where he reminisces...

Direction Tao Jin

Cast Jian Suhua · Wang Danfeng · Tang Huada · Li Wei

Synopsis Diary of a Nurse (1956) follows the journey of Suhua, a dedicated nursing graduate from the prestigious Shanghai Nursing School. Eager to make a difference, she willingly embarks on a mission to serve in the remote and challenging "border areas"...

Direction Shi Hui

Cast Shi Hui · Wei Heling · Yang Shen · Li Wei

Synopsis Life of a Peking Policeman (1950) follows the poignant journey of an aging man, portrayed by the talented Shi Hui, as he reflects on his life while lying on the cold streets of Beijing during a harsh winter. The narrative...

Direction Li Xiaojun

Cast Yu Bo · Wang Deshun · Sudeng Zhamusu · Cica Zhou