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Love Song 1980 (2020)

Love Song 1980 poster
Original title
恋曲1980
Directed by
Mei Feng
Genre
drama, romance
Country
People's Republic of China
Runtime
2h 07m
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young couple in 1980s China navigate the pressures of societal change and personal desires while exploring their relationship. The story follows their search for emotional honesty and connection during a transformative era.

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What happens

Love Song 1980 (Chinese: 恋曲1980; pinyin: Liàn qū 1980) is a 2020 Chinese romantic drama film written directed by Mei Feng, starring Li Xian and Chun Xia. Won the best film award in the "Developing Film Project" section of the 3rd Pingyao International Film Festival and was once again nominated for the 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival - Tokyo Premiere 2020" unit. The film is adapted from Yu Xiaodan’s novel "The Lover in 1980". It tells the story of young people in the 1980s, facing the fate of the times and social waves, using love as a guide, seeking spiritual truth. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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