Life
1984, Chinese. Directed by Wu Tianming.
Adapted from the novel with the same title. This is a tragedy that occurs in modern China. By a vivid description of the frustrated life story of Gao Jialin, a high school graduate who is first dismissed from teaching post and then enrolled as a journalist in the city and finally dismissed from the post and become a farmer again, this movie presents the young man as a serious issue of how to deal with their life.
- Runtime
- 2h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 1 August 1984
- Original title
- 人生
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Yao Lu
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What Life is based on
Life is adapted from a novel.
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Life: quick answers
Is Life worth watching?
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How long is Life?
Life runs 152 minutes (2h 32m).
Does Life have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Life on?
Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 August 1984. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life?
If you liked Life, try Pride and Prejudice, Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between, The Secret: Dare to Dream.
Who directed Life?
Life (1984) was directed by Wu Tianming and stars Zhou Lijing, Wu Yufang, Gao Baocheng.
What is Life based on?
Life is adapted from a novel.