The Chinese Widow
| The Chinese Widow | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Simplified | 烽火芳菲 |
| Directed by | Bille August |
| Written by |
Greg Latter Mabel Cheung |
| Starring |
Liu Yifei Emile Hirsch |
Production company |
Zhejiang Roc Pictures |
Release date |
(SIFF) |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
The Chinese Widow (Chinese: 烽火芳菲) is a 2017 Chinese war drama film directed by Bille August, starring Liu Yifei and Emile Hirsch.[1][2] The film premiered at the 2017 Shanghai International Film Festival as the opening film.[3][4]
Synopsis
A WWII American Air Force pilot who emergency lands in China's Zhejiang Province after a bombing run on Tokyo. He is rescued by a young Chinese widow and a heart-wrenching love story ensues.
Cast
- Liu Yifei
- Emile Hirsch
- Yan Yikuan
- Yu Shaoqun
- Li Fangcong
- Gallen Lo
- Xie Fang
- Vivian Wu
- Jenny Xiao
- Mao Junjie
Awards and nominations
- Nominated - Golden Goblet Award for Best Feature Film
References
- ↑ "Liu Yifei stars in The Chinese Widow for Zhejiang Roc Pictures". Blake Friedmann. November 17, 2015.
- ↑ "War epic ‘The Chinese Widow’ announced". Shanghai Daily.
- ↑ "'The Chinese Widow' to replace 'Our Time Will Come' as Shanghai Film Festival opener". Screen Daily.
- ↑ "Shanghai Festival: Danish Auteur Bille August's 'The Chinese Widow' to Premiere in Competition". The Hollywood Reporter.
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