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Synopsis
After losing his job, a Shanghai husband discovers that his wife has become involved with a wealthy student. Relatives and lawyers turn a strained marriage into a public dispute. As the promised freedom of a new romance begins to unravel, both spouses must confront the gap between desire, money and family expectations.
Cast
DirectorsXie Yunqing
Historical context
The film approaches divorce through the conservative framework of a reconciliation melodrama. Its English title recalls Cecil B. DeMille’s 1919 film, while its Shanghai setting turns the conflict toward local family authority and urban social life.
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Availability checked on September 11, 2026.
