Happy Times
dir. Zhang Yimou
69
8 sourcesSynopsis
Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.
Critics consensus
One of Zhang's smaller films, Happy Times is nevertheless moving and bittersweet.
Directed byZhang Yimou
StarringZhao Benshan, Dong Jie, Dong Li-Fan, Fu Biao, Li Xuejian, Qibin Leng
Written byGai Zi
CinematographyHou Yong
MusicSan Bao
Happy Times
2000 · 1h 42m
Drama, Comedy
Zhao is an ageing bachelor, who has not been fortunate in love. Believing that he has finally met the female of his dreams, Zhao makes her believe that he is opulent and consents to a lavish wedding.
Our Verdict
69
Critics Consensus
One of Zhang's smaller films, Happy Times is nevertheless moving and bittersweet.
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