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An adaptation of the novel by Lilian Lee, the film explores the effect of China's political turmoil during the mid-20th century on the lives of individuals, families and groups. Spanning 53 years, the film is two films at once, a tale of the friendship of two men against the historical backdrop of a country in upheaval. The central characters, Dieyi and Xiaolou, are two apprentices in the Peking Opera, the film examines how their lives are affected by major political changes such as the Japanese invasion of China in the 1930s and the victory of the communists in 1949 - alongside the story of a woman who comes between them. (British Film Institute (BFI))
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A very intense film that you wouldn't expect to be one of the best blends of personal, human drama and social drama. But that's exactly what you'll get from it, and on top of that, you also have very powerful scenes that are capable of staying with you for a long time. A film that won't let you catch your breath.
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