Bright Day
The great Chinese star Shi Hui stars as an energetic lawyer fighting for the good of his neighbors in this stirring, almost Capra-esque drama from Cao Yu, one of China’s most important twentieth-century playwrights.
Top Cast
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Shi Hui
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Zhao Qiansun
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Mo Chou
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Cheng Zhi
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Han Fei
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Li Li-Hua
Overview
The great Chinese star Shi Hui stars as an energetic lawyer fighting for the good of his neighbors in this stirring, almost Capra-esque drama from Cao Yu, one of China’s most important twentieth-century playwrights.
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