Sorrows and Joys of a Middle-Aged Man

A gentle, bittersweet drama that observes a widowed teacher's quiet struggles with family and late love, moving at a contemplative pace.

Directed by

Sang Hu

Genres

Romance, Comedy

Starring

Shi Hui, Han Fei, Huanqing Li

Overview

Chen Shaochang (Shi Hui), a primary school principal widowed at a young age, raises his children alone. His close friend's daughter, Liu Minhua (Zhu Jiachen), whom he hasn't seen for many years, begins working at the primary school through his introduction. Chen Shaochang's son, Jianzhong (Han Fei), and daughter-in-law, Feng Lijun (Li Huanqing), consider Chen's job undignified. After retiring, he is filled with melancholy, understood only by Minhua. Although their relationship deepens, they must contend with the ethical and social norms of Republican-era Shanghai.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, satirical and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, aging, love, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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