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Status
Released
Release
2021
Runtime
2h 36m
This anthology drama presents four short films honoring Chinese families, spotlighting the struggles of key groups across four pivotal eras: the revolution, construction, reform and opening up, and the new era, while highlighting their perseverance, dedication to ideals, and commitment to passing on the national spirit through generations.
59 Cast Members
Wu Jing
Ma Renxing (segment "Riding the Wind")
Zhang Ziyi
Yu Kaiying (segment "Poetry")
Xu Zheng
Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
Teng Shen
Xing Yihao (segment "Youth Journey")
Huang Xuan
Shi Ruhong (segment "Poetry")
Song Jia
Han Jingya (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Yuqi
Xiao Pang's Mother (segment "Duck Prophet")
Tao Hong
Teacher Qian (segment "Duck Prophet")
Ou Hao
Xiao Ma (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zu Feng
Zhao Xiaodong (adult) (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Yimou
TV Station Director (segment "Duck Prophet")
Jia Bing
Xiao Pang's Father (segment "Duck Prophet")
Ni Hongjie
Su Ting (segment "Duck Prophet")
Fan Yujie
Xiao Mei (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Jianya
Uncle Jiang (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Guoqiang
Factory Director (segment "Duck Prophet")
Hu Ke
Wine-buying Wife (segment "Duck Prophet")
Sha Yi
Wine-buying Husband (segment "Duck Prophet")
Ma Shuliang
Doctor (segment "Duck Prophet")
Cao Kefan
TV Station Director (segment "Duck Prophet")
