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Happiness
1958 · 1h 25m · Drama
This 1950s Chinese social drama about a wayward factory worker sounds like a earnest, slice-of-life film with something to say about discipline and redemption — exactly the kind of humanist cinema worth seeking out if you're in the mood for character-driven storytelling with historical weight. Give it a shot tonight if you want substance over spectacle.
Plot
Wang Jiayou, a young worker at the Shanghai New Machinery Factory, is a man whose life is unorganized, does not pay attention to labor discipline, and often spends his youth in dance halls, skating rinks and cafes. When working during the day, he appears listless and often has accidents.