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Lost And Found (2008 Film)
''Lost and Found'' () is a 2008 Chinese black comedy film and the third feature film directed by Ma Liwen. The film was based on the novel, '' I am Liu Yuejin'' by Liu Zhenyun and tells the story of a down-on-his-luck migrant cook who loses his life savings while in Beijing. The film is also known by the original Chinese title ''I am Liu Yuejin''. The novel was published a mere three months before the film was released. The film received a domestic opening in China in January 2008 before making limited appearances at various film festivals and screening events. ''Lost and Found'' stars Li Yixiang, as the main role of Liu Yuejin though the film also boasts several cameos by Chinese filmmakers including Chen Daming (the director of ''Manhole'') and Gao Qunshu (the director of '' The Tokyo Trial''). It was partially produced by the state-subsidized China Film Group. Plot Liu Yuejin (Li Yixiang), is a migrant worker from Henan eking out and existence in Beijing as a cook at a const ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ma Liwen
Ma Liwen (born 1971) is a female Chinese film director. She has directed a handful of films during the 2000s, including 2005's ''You and Me'', and two films in 2008, ''Lost and Found'' and ''Desires of the Heart''. Biography Born Ma Xiaoying in 1971 in Jiangxi province, Ma would move to Beijing in the early 1990s. She graduated from the Central Academy of Drama in 1994, and is one of Fifth Generation director Tian Zhuangzhuang's protégés along with Ning Hao. Her debut film, ''Gone Is the One Who Held Me Dearest in the World'', was shot on a small budget. In 2005, Ma Liwen directed ''You and Me'', which drew on her own experiences living in a small courtyard apartment in Beijing. The film won the Ma a Golden Rooster for Best Director in 2005 and Best Actress award for actress Jin Yaqin Jin Yaqin (; 1925 – 23 June 2016), also known by her stage name Bai Wei (), was a Chinese actress. Jin won the 25th Golden Rooster Award for Best Actress, 18th Tokyo International Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |