My Memories of Old Beijing

My Memories of Old Beijing

Directed by Wu Yigong

Produced by Shanghai Film Studio

198396 min7.7 / 10

A tender, melancholic portrait of childhood discovery in 1920s Beijing, where innocence encounters grief and loss through the eyes of a young girl.

It is the late 1920s when six-year-old Yingzi and her family move to Beijing. As Yingzi explores the busy streets and alleys, she befriends a widow who, driven mad by grief, stands vigil at the entrance of her hutong, waiting for her missing daughter to return.

Questions people ask

  • Is My Memories of Old Beijing sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is My Memories of Old Beijing violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is My Memories of Old Beijing easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is My Memories of Old Beijing scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does My Memories of Old Beijing end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

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77/ 100

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Love93

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