Overview
During the Cultural Revolution a powerless newspaper writer struggles with his conscience at the pervasive dishonesty and immorality from the top on down. The ethical and professional conflicts eventually threaten both his work and family relationships,
Fun facts
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Awards
Won the Huabiao Award for Outstanding Film
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Ying Fukang
Details
- Directors
- Writer
- Yang YanjinWriter
- Original title
- 苦恼人的笑
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- January 2, 1979
- Original language
- Mandarin
- Countries
- China
Production
Cast
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