Troubled Laughter

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Overview

During the Cultural Revolution a powerless newspaper writer struggles with his conscience at the pervasive dishonesty and immorality from the top on down. The ethical and professional conflicts eventually threaten both his work and family relationships,

Cast: Li Zhiyu, Mu Bai, Cheng Zhi, Pan Hong, Fu Hengzhi, more

Director: Yang Yanjin, Deng Yimin

Genres: Drama

Cast

Li Zhiyu

Mu Bai

Cheng Zhi

Pan Hong

Fu Hengzhi

Qiao Qi

Qin Yi

Shi Jiufeng

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Shisui Qiu

Yuan Yue

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Hong Zhaosen

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Fei Gong

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