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Singing When We're Young

Singing When We're Young

Li Xian as Da Wei

MOVIE

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2013

The story of "Singing when we are young" took place in Chongqing in 1997 and tells the story of a group of high school students who are about to graduate. The film shows the influence of Hong Kong and Taiwan culture represented by the four heavenly kings on mainland youth, and also shows the return of Hong Kong, Chongqing and other major events

• Chinese name: 初恋未满
• English name: SINGING WHEN WE ARE YOUNG
• Genre: Love
• Written by Liu Juan
• Directed by Liu Juan
• Starring:
- Zhang Han Yun as Dog Jiu Jiu
- Ran Xu as Xia Jing Han/Han Han
- Dai Xu as Luo Fan
- Wu Yu Yao as Han Xia
- Zhang Zheng as Xiao Qiang/Wet Crotch/Diaper
- Li Xian as Da Wei

Production
• Production time: May – July 2012
• Production company: Beijing Dejun Cultural Development Co., Ltd., Dongyang Qiushuitang Film and Television Co., Ltd.
• Length: 105 minutes

Release
• Premiered in Shanghai International Film Festival on June 17, 2013
• Premiered in China on July 4, 2013
• Total gross: US$200,000

Douban: 6.3
Awards
• 16th Shanghai International Film Festival 2013:
- Asian Newcomer Award Jury Special Award (Liu Juan),
- Asian Newcomer Award for Best Film (nomimated)
• 21st Beijing Student Film Festival 2014: Best Movie (nominated)

Da Wei
Da Wei is a striker in Hanhan's "four-man group". He is a steady, strong and powerful man with strong execution. He is tall, powerful and honest. Although he is a bit reckless in his work, he is always willing, helpful and righteous.

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