Overview

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.

Cast

Shi Hui, Han Fei, Huanqing Li, Zhu Jiachen, Shen Yang, Cui Chaoming, Cheng Zhi, Lu Shan

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What is "Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man" about?

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.

When was "Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man" released?

Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man was released in 1949.

Who stars in "Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man"?

The cast includes Shi Hui, Han Fei, Huanqing Li, Zhu Jiachen.