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Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo

  • 20062006
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
931
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Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Ye Rutang, a single-living woman in her late fifties, struggles to maintain a dignified life amid the dangers of Shanghai.Ye Rutang, a single-living woman in her late fifties, struggles to maintain a dignified life amid the dangers of Shanghai.Ye Rutang, a single-living woman in her late fifties, struggles to maintain a dignified life amid the dangers of Shanghai.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
931
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ann Hui
  • Writers
    • Qiang Li
    • Yanyan(original story)
  • Stars
    • Gaowa Siqin
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Wei Zhao
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ann Hui
  • Writers
    • Qiang Li
    • Yanyan(original story)
  • Stars
    • Gaowa Siqin
    • Chow Yun-Fat
    • Wei Zhao
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    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 25 nominations

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    Gaowa Siqin and Wei Zhao in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat and Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Ke Shi and Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Wei Zhao in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Wei Zhao in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat and Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat and Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
    Chow Yun-Fat and Gaowa Siqin in Yi ma de hou xian dai sheng huo (2006)
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    Gaowa Siqin
    Gaowa Siqin
    • Auntieas Auntie
    Chow Yun-Fat
    Chow Yun-Fat
    • Pan Zhichangas Pan Zhichang
    Wei Zhao
    Wei Zhao
    • Liu Dafanas Liu Dafan
    Lisa Lu
    Lisa Lu
    • Mrs. Shuias Mrs. Shui
    Ke Shi
    • Jin Yonghuaas Jin Yonghua
    Wenshuo Guan
    • Kuan Kuanas Kuan Kuan
    Ziwen Wang
    Ziwen Wang
    • Fei Feias Fei Fei
    Gang Jiao
    Gang Jiao
    • Guo Fengas Guo Feng
    Qingzhuo Fang
    • Owner of Metal Shopas Owner of Metal Shop
    Qi Chen
    • Fei Fei's Grannyas Fei Fei's Granny
    Lei Zhou
    • Woman with Purple Hairas Woman with Purple Hair
    Zhihua Zhang
    Zhihua Zhang
    • Nurse Aas Nurse A
    Yiheng Chen
    • Auntie's Ex-husbandas Auntie's Ex-husband
    Yajing Huang
    • A Di Working on Elevatoras A Di Working on Elevator
    Yanhua Wang
    • Young Maidas Young Maid
    Ailin Xie
    • Mrs. Shui's Daughteras Mrs. Shui's Daughter
    Shenghao Yu
    • Son-in-lawas Son-in-law
    Xiaohai Zhou
    • Government Officialas Government Official
    • Director
      • Ann Hui
    • Writers
      • Qiang Li
      • Yanyan(original story)
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    • Quotes

      Pan Zhichang: My home was once right behind that apartmen block. It's all gone now.You know that old saying. All things must pass were just shadows on the journey of life. Nothing is really ours in this world. As Su Dongpo put it,we don't even own our own bodies... Can you lend me 300 yuan?

      Ye Rutang: No problem. Here you are.

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    Top review
    9/10
    HK Neo Reviews: The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
    Life is a journey…

    Ann Hui have always been an exceptional talent and the pact of realism in her films like July Rhapsody pin points her distinct style of direction. In Hui's pursue for realism, there is always a message that reflects and affects the life of any part of the audience. Whether it is the rebellious teenager years, the struggles of middle age or perhaps the need to adapt into the ever changing world of today, Hui's films have someone for everyone. In The Postmodern Life of My Aunt, Hui ventures into the issue of older people and their struggles to keep up with the rapid growth of modernise cities such as Shanghai. It is a struggle that is relevant to everyone of us and with a brink of the eye, Neo can not imagine what it will be like for him in 50 years time – whether he will be grasping on the comfort of the old or adapting into the ever changing society of the future. The film reminds the audience of our parents, grandparents and realising that ultimately change is inevitable and the struggles that they face are seemingly real and tangible. There is a quote from the aunt, Siqin Gaowin that seems frighteningly realistic – "It doesn't matter if you cheat me when I am still 17, but if you cheat all my money now, it is like a dead end for me, as I cannot earn it back." It is all the more shameful and disgusting when the audience think back to all those headlines of fail companies and within those companies there are millions of pensioners who have their entire life saving within.

    The movie goes like this: Siqin Gaowa (The Day the Sun Turned Cold) stars as Ye Rutang, the eponymous aunt of the title, who lives in Shanghai alone, but happily. Her fortunes change, however, as she soon fall victim to scam after scam, perpetrated by a series of surprising con men, including her own nephew (Guan Wenshou) and a would-be opera singer (Chow Yun Fat) who attacks her weakest point: her heart. With so many people valuing her money over her as a person, how can this strong woman maintain her stalwart, but increasingly outdated dignity? My Aunt is not a film that is all too concerned about the plot, but rather as the title suggests, it is about the journey of one's life. It is an interesting and fascinating adventure to witness through Siqin Gaowa venturing through one scam after another, until finally noticing how much the world have changed. Shanghai has become ultra commercial and the urban myth about the obsession of money is fast becoming the truth than a random saying. The scenes of Siqin in the car as she look out the window of the commercialize lighting in the night time as well as millions of car lights roaming across the screen like ants coming in and out of their nest. It is a sight that she can never imagine seeing 50 years ago. Ann Hui smartly produces the film in a satirical manner and in many ways the beauty of the film lies in Hui's use of images to speak louder than words. Perhaps the most shocking scene of all, apart from Chow Yun Fat bedding Siqin, is when we encounter a typically hot chick, before realizing that half her face is burnt. It is a shocking yet sympathetic sight as the audience realize the imperfect nature of humanity and emphasizing on a theme that Hui is stressing upon, what we see if not always what we get.

    Siqi Gaowa portrays an immensely difficult role in a rather natural and understated manner as she is torn between the comforts of the old and the frightening prospect of the new. The moment she realizes that Chow Yun Fat is a conman, the expression within her face is worth embracing as she finally realizes that it is a world she can no longer fit in. It is worth noting that despite Chow Yun Fat single handedly lifts the film to another level; it is nothing more than a glorified cameo. It is all the more disappointing that all the trailers emphasize on his involvement in the flick, which once again indirectly alludes to Hui's central theme of what you see may not be the truth. In another cameo performance, the much missed Zhao Wei plays Gaowa's daughter in a relatively good performance.

    All in all, The Postmodern Life of My Aunt is by no means accessible to everyone, but it is ultimately an art flick about the seemingly reality of old age and life. It ponders the audience to question about their future and the fears of old age. The parallel struggles of Gaowa are as close as grandchildren will understand the struggles that our grandparents are going through, until the audience experience it themselves. It is a frightening process to imagine about what was once cool is now totally out of date, but then again who knows what will happen in 50 years time. Perhaps, cars will be flying across the universe, people can walk across the ocean or everything may remain pretty much the same. Ann Hui is to be applauded for creating something so real and so affecting. It is by no means Hui's strongest work, but it is a film that allows us to explore and journey into the unknown…

    I rate it 9/10

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2007 (China)
    • Countries of origin
      • Hong Kong
      • China
    • Official sites
      • Official site (China)
      • Official site (Hong Kong)
    • Language
      • Mandarin
    • Also known as
      • The Postmodern Life of My Aunt
    • Filming locations
      • Anshan, Liaoning, China
    • Production companies
      • China Film Co-Production Corporation
      • Cheerland Entertainment Organization
      • Beijing Object Architecture Technology
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $900,679
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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