Girls Always Happy

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Girls Always Happy

2018

1h 57m

Drama

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A Beijing mother and daughter are aspiring writers who live with each other. Their close relationship becomes even more antagonistic when they hit a low emotional point at the same time.

Deborah Young

The Hollywood Reporter

Jun 21, 2018

It's a fine showcase for the actresses, who are convincingly complex human beings - kooky, spiteful, tender and loving.

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Diane Carson

KDHX (St. Louis)

Jan 31, 2020

[A] rich profile of life in an economically challenged China.

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Hannah Lynn

Pittsburgh City Paper

Mar 21, 2019

The dialogue is the film's strong point, full of razor-sharp insults and observations.

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Rebecca Liu

Another Gaze

Feb 27, 2018

Forget about men - Girls Always Happy illuminates in brilliant and heart-wrenching splendour that the true antidote to grinding misery imposed from above is a warm, infinite generosity sustained from below.

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Sarah Ward

Screen International

Feb 19, 2018

Girls Always Happy is unflinching in its exploration of a difficult parent-child dynamic, benefitting from intricate performances from the two leads.

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Yang Mingming

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Nai An

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Xianmin Zhang

Xian Zhang

Qinqin Li

Yuan Zhu

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Synopsis

A Beijing mother and daughter are aspiring writers who live with each other. Their close relationship becomes even more antagonistic when they hit a low emotional point at the same time.

Director: Yang Mingming
Producer: Jing Yang
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Runtime: 1h 57m

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