Apart Together
(2010)
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Apart Together
(2010)
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| Lisa Lu | ... |
Qiao Yu'e
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Feng Ling | ... |
Liu Yansheng
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Cai-gen Xu | ... |
Lu Shanmin
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| Monica Mok | ... |
Nana
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Baiyang | ... |
Son
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Xiaotian Mo | ... |
Older daughter
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Jin Na | ... |
Younger daughter
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Sheng Quirong |
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Leila Wei |
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Lu Yan |
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Liu returns to his native city Shanghai after 50 years spent in Taiwan. He has come to find the first love of his life, Qiao, who he left behind pregnant. In the meantime, Qiao has married and formed a family. But Liu is determined to get the family's approval to take her away with him. Written by Anonymous
This one hooked me within minutes. Great storytelling using a simple premise. A man returns to Shanghai to see his wife and family after being forced to live in Taiwan for many years for political reasons.
It's amazing what you can do with basic storytelling fundamentals. Conflict, well rounded characters and heart. I wonder why Hollywood can't make films like this.
Anyways, the performances are wonderful from the entire cast, particularly the three leads. There is plenty of drama and some lovely warm and comic touches to lighten things up. I don't know a great deal about the history between China and Taiwan but this didn't effect my enjoyment or understanding of the story.
It made me think of my own family and past loves, etc. What good cinema is supposed to do.