Name: Ye er liang kai geting
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Peisi Chen, Qiang Chen, Yiwei Fu

Comical presentation of a life struggle full of sorrow

The literal translation of the title of this movie is: Father and son Opening a (Karaoke) Musical Hall.

This movie is the third of the triology about Old Kui and his son, played by father-son pair actors, Mr. Qiang Chen and his son, Mr. Pei-Si Chen.  Like other two movies in the triology, this third one also strongly advocate the reform in the form eulogizing the struggle, sorrow and the eventual triumph of common citizen in a comical way.  Like all other films in which the father-son actors played father and son characters in the movies, this one is also based on the true story of ordinary citizens in the era of reform.

Mandarin-language cinema across Mainland China, Taiwan, and Singapore explores historical reflection, cultural identity, and personal sacrifice, often expressed through poetic visuals and sweeping narratives. In Mainland China, this takes the form of allegory and large-scale epics that reflect on national history. Taiwan emphasizes intimate modernist realism, generational change, and the search for identity. Singapore contributes stories of migration, multiculturalism, and the negotiation of tradition in a globalized city.

The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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Old Kui and his son Erzi open a karaoke music hall and make good money until they argue over a woman.

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