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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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How long is Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man has a runtime of 1h 45m (1 hour and 45 minutes).
Who directed Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man was directed by Sang Hu and released in 1949.
What genre is Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man is a Romance, Comedy film (1949).
Who stars in Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
The cast of Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man includes Shi Hui, Han Fei, Huanqing Li, Zhu Jiachen, Shen Yang.
What is the TMDB rating for Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man?
Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man has a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 based on 7 votes.
