American Dreams in China
| American Dreams in China | ||
|---|---|---|
Hanyu Pinyin | Zhōngguó héhuǒrén | |
Edko Films Ltd.
- May 17, 2013 (China)
English
American Dreams in China (Chinese: 中国合伙人) is a 2013 Chinese comedy drama film co-produced and directed by Peter Chan and starring Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Tong Dawei.[2] It was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[3] It is based on the story of New Oriental.
Plot
Three young Chinese men from poor backgrounds achieve success by establishing a reputable English teaching school. The film begins in 1985, during China's national study-abroad craze, a time when undergraduates became infatuated with America and believed that studying abroad was their only hope for a prosperous future.
Cheng Dongqing (Huang Xiaoming), Wang Yang (Tong Dawei), and Meng Xiaojun (Deng Chao) are three friends studying at Beijing's prestigious Yenching Academy. and simultaneously prepping for American visa interviews. Wang is the first to be granted one but forfeits it to stay with his Western girlfriend, while Cheng is repeatedly denied one. Only Meng actually gets a study visa, and as he's leaving, he tells his friends he has no intention of returning to China.
Cast
- Huang Xiaoming as Cheng Dongqing
- Deng Chao as Meng Xiaojun
- Tong Dawei as Wang Yang
- Du Juan as Su Mei
Awards and nominations
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Golden Rooster Awards | Best Picture | American Dreams in China | Won |
| Best Director | Peter Chan | Won | |
| Best Actor | Huang Xiaoming | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Du Juan | Nominated | |
| Best Writing | Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji/Lin Aihua | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematographer | Du Kefeng | Nominated | |
| 15th Huabiao Awards[4] | Outstanding Film | American Dreams in China | Won |
| Best Original Screenplay | Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji | Won | |
| Best Director Outside the Mainland | Peter Chan | Won | |
| Outstanding Actor | Huang Xiaoming | Won | |
| 50th Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tong Dawei | Nominated |
| Best Original Screenplay | Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji/Lin Aihua | Nominated | |
| Best Makeup & Costume Design | Wu Lilu | Nominated | |
| Best Film Editing | Xiao Yang | Nominated | |
| 10th Guangzhou Student Film Festival | Most Popular Film | American Dreams in China | Won |
| Most Popular Actor | Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao & Tong Dawei | Won | |
| 33rd Hong Kong Film Award | Best Supporting Actor | Tong Dawei | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Du Juan | Nominated | |
| Best New Performer | Nominated | ||
| 4th Beijing International Film Festival | Best Picture | American Dreams in China | Nominated |
| 12th Changchun Film Festival | Best Director | Peter Chan | Won |
| Best Actor | Huang Xiaoming | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Tong Dawei | Won | |
| Best Cinematography | Du Kefeng | Won | |
| 32nd Hundred Flowers Awards | Best Picture | American Dreams in China | Nominated |
| Best Actor | Huang Xiaoming | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Tong Dawei | Won | |
| 10th Chinese American Film Festival | Best Actor | Huang Xiaoming | Won |
| 3rd Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards | Best Makeup & Costume Design | Wu Lilu | Won |
References
- ^ Kevin Ma (2013-10-24). "China box office up 35% in 2013". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on 2014-01-21. Retrieved 2013-12-27.
- ^ "中国合伙人American Dreams in China (2013)". movie.mtime.com (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 2013-06-21. Retrieved 2013-06-14.
- ^ "Toronto film festival 2013: the full line-up". The Guardian. London. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-07-24.
- ^ "Chinese film honors its excellence CCTV News - CNTV English". Archived from the original on 2017-04-12. Retrieved 2017-12-03.
External links
- American Dreams in China at IMDb
