Rhapsody of Happiness (1947)

Directed by

Chen Liting

Genre

drama film

Country

Republic of China

How it feels

In 1940s Shanghai, people struggle with everyday hardships and hold onto fleeting hopes for a better life. The story follows ordinary characters as they navigate poverty, desire, and the gap between dreams and reality.

bittersweetwistfulgroundedrestrainedsomberyearningcontemplative

What happens

Rhapsody of Happiness (Chinese: 幸福狂想曲; pinyin: Xìngfú Kuángxiǎngqǔ) is a Chinese film directed by Chen Liting and written by Chen Baichen. Made during the Republican era, it was produced by the state-owned China Film No. 2 Studio based in Shanghai. The film was released in late 1947, following the success of Chen Liting's first film Far Away Love. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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