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The Golden Era
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The Golden Era

2014-10-01 · 177 min · ★ 6.7

History · Drama · Romance

The story of writer Xiao Hong comes alive through memories of her great love affair, literary influence and escape from China during World War II.

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Directors
Ann Hui
Production companies
Edko Films, Stellar Mega Films, Cheerland Entertainment Organization, China Film Group Corporation
Countries
Hong Kong, China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tang WeiTang WeiXiao Hong
William FengWilliam FengXiao Jun
Wang ZhiwenWang ZhiwenLu Xun
Hao LeiHao LeiDing Lin
Tian YuanTian YuanBai Lang
Yuan QuanYuan QuanMei Zhi
Ding JialiDing JialiXu Guangping
Zhu YawenZhu YawenDuanmu Hongliang
Huang XuanHuang XuanLuo Binji
Wang QianyuanWang QianyuanNie Gannu
Zu FengZu FengLuo Feng
Sha YiSha YiShu Qun
Zhang YiZhang YiJiang Xijin
Zhang LuyiZhang LuyiMao Dun
Tang YixinTang YixinCheng Juan
Song NingfengSong NingfengLu Zheshun
Wang KaiWang KaiJin Yi
Wang ZiyiWang ZiyiZhang Meilin
Zhang BoZhang Bo[Wang En Jia's brother]
Zhang YaoZhang YaoZhou Ying

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