Good Morning Beijing
Good Morning Beijing

Movie spotlight

Good Morning Beijing

1990
Movie
100 min
Mandarin

A Beijing bus driver is in love with a ticket-taker, but she becomes pregnant by a Singapore student.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Chen KaigeGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of a young woman working in a Beijing radio station who becomes entangled in a complex relationship with a married man. As their affair develops, she grapples with societal expectations, her own desires, and the consequences of her choices.

Critical Reception

Good Morning Beijing received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. While praised for its direction and performances, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat conventional. It was noted for its portrayal of individual struggles within the context of a changing China.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric direction and compelling lead performance.

  • Some found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.

  • Commended for its sensitive exploration of a woman's emotional journey.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented on Google, but critical commentary suggests appreciation for the film's artistic merit and emotional depth.

Fun Fact

Good Morning Beijing was one of the earlier films by Chen Kaige to explore more intimate personal dramas following his international success with 'Yellow Earth'.

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