My Memories of Old Beijing (1983): Cast & Plot
My Memories of Old Beijing is a 1983 drama directed by Wu Yigong, starring Shen Jie as Xia Yingzi, Zhang Min and Zhang Fengyi. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Wu Yigong
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shanghai Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Memories of Old Beijing About?
The premise of My Memories of Old Beijing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the late 1920s, six‑year‑old Yingzi and her family relocate to bustling Beijing. While wandering the crowded streets and narrow alleys, Yingzi befriends a grieving widow who has gone mad with sorrow, keeping a constant watch at the entrance of her hutong in hope that her missing daughter will one day return.
My Memories of Old Beijing Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- fictional biography
- based on novel
My Memories of Old Beijing Cast & Characters
Shen Jie leads the cast as Xia Yingzi, with Zhang Min as Xiuzhen and Zhang Fengyi as Thief. Directed by Wu Yigong; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wu Yigong
- Shen Jie as Xia Yingzi
- Zhang Min as Xiuzhen
- Zhang Fengyi as Thief
- Qin Yan as Ma Song's Nephew
Also Starring in My Memories of Old Beijing
· 6 more- Xu Caigen Daming Feng
- Zheng Zhenyao Ma Song
- Yan Xiang
- Hong Rong
- Yuan Jiayi
- Wenping Chong
More from Wu Yigong
One more film directed by Wu Yigong: Evening Rain.
My Memories of Old Beijing Plot Summary
What happens in My Memories of Old Beijing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the late 1920s, the story follows Lin Yingzi, Shen Jie, a six-year-old girl living in a Beijing hutong with her father, her mother, and a devoted nurse. The small, close-knit world around her is filled with simple routines and secret hopes, where every face in the alley seems to tell a story.
Full summary
The whole story of My Memories of Old Beijing, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know My Memories of Old Beijing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the young girl at the heart of the story?
My Memories of Old Beijing Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Cheng nan jiu shi” and “Erinnerungen an das alte Peking”.
- Also known as
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- Cheng nan jiu shi
- Erinnerungen an das alte Peking
- 베이징의 추억
- Meine Kindheit im alten Peking
- 城南舊事
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My Memories of Old Beijing FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of My Memories of Old Beijing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Memories of Old Beijing?
My Memories of Old Beijing runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was My Memories of Old Beijing released?
My Memories of Old Beijing was released on November 15, 1983.
Who directed My Memories of Old Beijing?
My Memories of Old Beijing was directed by Wu Yigong.
More films by Wu Yigong Who is in the cast of My Memories of Old Beijing?
My Memories of Old Beijing stars Shen Jie as Xia Yingzi, Zhang Min as Xiuzhen and Zhang Fengyi as Thief, among 10 credited actors.
Does My Memories of Old Beijing have a post-credit scene?
No. My Memories of Old Beijing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is My Memories of Old Beijing in?
The original language of My Memories of Old Beijing is Chinese.
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