Beijing, winter 1990. Song and his girlfriend Xiao Qing have just moved into a hovel which they're illegally renting since they are not officially married. Song, a young chemistry graduate, is appointed to a position in a small engineering factory where he demonstrates a marked lack of enthusiasm. As for Xiao Qing, she is still a student, studying French. But their joy at living together and the idea of building a little island of happiness cannot withstand the weight of reality.
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Emily Tang Director · Sun Ming Cinematographer
First release August 3, 2001 · Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China · Original title 动词变位
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China · Hong Kong SAR China
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Original title
动词变位
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
Switzerland · August 3, 2001
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Hong Kong SAR China
April 6, 2002 · Hong Kong International Film Festival
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