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''My Country, My Parents'' () is a 2021 Chinese four-part anthology

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, consisting of fourth segments directed by four directors, Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Xu Zheng, and

Shen Teng Shen Teng (born 23 October 1979) is a Chinese comedian, actor and director. Biography Shen Teng was born in Qiqihar, Heilongjiang, China in 1979. He attended the People's Liberation Army Academy of Art in 1999 and received a bachelor's degre ...

. The four directors also star in their own stories, each covering a different genre and taking place in different periods from the

Second Sino-Japanese War The Second Sino-Japanese War (1937–1945) or War of Resistance (Chinese term) was a military conflict that was primarily waged between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan. The war made up the Chinese theater of the wider Pacific T ...

in 1942 to a futuristic world in 2050. The film became the third installment in a series that celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China on 1 October 1949, with two prequels, '' My People, My Country'' and '' My People, My Homeland'', released in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The film was released in China on September 30, 2021, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

Cast

Windriders (directed by Wu Jing)

* Wu Jing as Ma Renxing, commander of Jizhong Cavalry Regiment. * Leo Wu as Ma Chengfeng, Ma Renxing's son, soldier of Jizhong Cavalry Regiment. *

Zhang Tian'ai Zhang Tian'ai (; born 28 October 1988), also known by her English name Crystal Zhang, is a Chinese actress and model. She is best known for her breakout role in the 2015 hit web-drama '' Go Princess Go''. Early life and education Zhang Tian'ai w ...

as Da Chunzi * Li Guangjie as Wang Nairong * Vision Wei as Huang Rui * Yu Ailei as Song Futing * Lu Chang'en as a veteran * Zhang Hengrui as Lü Bu * Jiang Shui as Lao Rangzi * Baina Risu as Shan Houzi

Poem (directed by Zhang Ziyi)

* Zhang Ziyi as Yu Kaiying, mother, gunpowder sculptor. *

Huang Xuan Huang Xuan (, born 3 March 1985) is a Chinese actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Blind Massage'' (2014), ''The Legend of Mi Yue'' (2015), ''The Interpreter'' (2016) and ''Extraordinary Mission'' (2017). Life and career Born and raised i ...

as Shi Ruhong, father, rocket engine designer who meets his death in the line of duty. *

Chen Daoming Chen Daoming (born 26 April 1955) is a Chinese actor who has starred in various genres of film and television series. Career Chen graduated from the Central Academy of Drama. His first notable role was "Puyi" (the last emperor of China) in the ...

as the elder brother (adult). ** Yuan Jinhui as the elder brother. *

Hai Qing Hai Qing (; born 12 January 1978) is a Chinese film and television actress who has appeared in such films as '' Finding Mr. Right'', ''Operation Red Sea'' and ''Sacrifice''. For her role in the 2009 television series '' A Beautiful Daughter-in-l ...

as the younger sister (adult), astronaut. ** Ren Sinuo as the younger sister. * Li Naiwen as Zhang Xiaoping * Peng Yuchang as the assistant. * Geng Le as the chief engineer. * Du Jiang as the natural father who also meets his death in the line of duty.

AD MAN (directed by Xu Zheng)

* Xu Zheng as Zhao Pingyang, director of Sales Department of Shanghai No. 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Factory. * Song Jia as Han Jingya, wife of Zhao Pingyang. * Zu Feng as Zhao Xiaodong ** Han Haolin as younger Zhao Xiaodong * Oho Ou as Xiao Ma, writer and director. * Tao Hong as Teacher Qian * Zhang Guoqiang as head of Shanghai No. 2 Traditional Chinese Medicine Factory. * Fan Yujie as Xiao Mei * Ni Hongjie as Su Ting, Xiao Mei's mother. * Jiao Shengxiang as Xiao Pang * Jia Bing as father of Xiao Pang * Zhang Yuqi as mother of Xiao Pang * Ning Li as Master Feng * Sha Yi * Hu Ke * Zhang Jianya as Grandpa Jiang * Zhang Zhihua as Grandma Jiang * Ma Shuliang as doctor * Cao Kefan as director of TV station *

Wan Qian Wan Qian (, born 14 May 1982), also known as Regina Wan, is a Chinese actress and singer. She won Golden Horse Award for Best Supporting Actress for the 2014 Taiwanese film ''Paradise in Service'' and the Beijing College Student Film Festival fo ...

as shop employee *

Zhang Yimou Zhang Yimou (; born 2 April 1950) is a Chinese film director, producer, writer, actor and former cinematographer.Tasker, Yvonne (2002). "Zhang Yimou" i''Fifty Contemporary Filmmakers'' Routledge Publishing, p. 412. . Google Book Search. Retriev ...

as head of TV station

Go Youth (directed by Shen Teng)

as Xing Yihao, bionic robot. * Wu Yuhan as Xiao Xiao ** Hong Lie as younger Xiao Xiao, primary school boy. * Ma Li as Ma Daiyu, Xiao Xiao's mother. * Chang Yuan as 4S Store Manager * Allen as father of Wang Mingtu * Lamu Yangzi as teacher of Xiao Xiao * Zhang Xiaofei * Li Xuejian as an old scientist

Production

''My Country, My Parents'' was funded by China Film Administration. Actors Wu Jing (''

Wolf Warrior ''Wolf Warrior'' () is a 2015 Chinese war film written and directed by Wu Jing. It stars Wu Jing along with Scott Adkins, Yu Nan and Kevin Lee. It was released on 2 April 2015. A sequel, titled ''Wolf Warrior 2'', was released in China in 201 ...

'', ''

The Wandering Earth ''The Wandering Earth'' () is a 2019 Chinese science fiction film directed by Frant Gwo, loosely based on the 2000 short story of the same name by Liu Cixin. The film stars Qu Chuxiao, Li Guangjie, Ng Man-tat, Zhao Jinmai, Wu Jing and Qu Jingj ...

'' and '' The Battle at Lake Changjin''), Zhang Ziyi (''

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' is a 2000 wuxia film directed by Ang Lee and written for the screen by Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus, and Tsai Kuo-jung . The film features a cast of actors of Chinese ethnicity, including Chow Yun-fat, ...

''), Xu Zheng ('' Dying to Survive''), and

('' Hi, Mom'') acted as directors and leads. Principal photography started in June 2021 and wrapped in July 2021.

Music

Release

''My Country, My Parents'' was released in China on 30 September 2021. ''My Country, My Parents'' released by China Media Capital (CMC) with English subtitles in theaters in over 30 cities across the

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and

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Reception

Box office

''My Country, My Parents grossed 400 million yuan ($62.22 million) in its first three days of release, by the weekend, the film's accumulated grossed reached 900 million yuan ($140 million). ''My Country, My Parents'' earned a total of 1.2 billion yuan ($186.66 million) in its first 12 days of release. As of October 18, ''My Country, My Parents'' earned $210 million, ranked second place of Chinese box office in the third week of October, after '' The Battle at Lake Changjin''.

References

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