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The Summer in Nanjing
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The Summer in Nanjing

2009-06-13 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Drama

He Nanjing, a veteran bus driver with a spotless 15-year safety record, faces mounting pressure due to infertility in his marriage with his wife, Wei Li. Their relationship begins to unravel. During their separation, He Nanjing unexpectedly meets a young boy named Tongtong, who is being raised by a single parent. As He cares for Tongtong and builds a bond with him, both he and Wei Li gradually rediscover the meaning of love, family, and what truly matters in life.

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Production details

Directors
Liangyan Jin, Yu Junhao
Production companies
Nanjing Film Studio
Countries
China
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yu Junhao贺南京
Qing SunQing Sun卫莉
Zhikang Zhang童童
Jin Yuqian马倩
Chen Bing钱爽
Ning Yang调度科长
Chen Guangsheng贺父
Dezhen Yang贺母
Jianxia Zhang贺大姐
Chao Ping贺二姐
Wei Zhang贺三姐
Jia Mina贺四姐
Qin Li卫母
Jun Yang铁牛
Li BingLi Bing铁牛妻
Ming XiaoMing Xiao馄钝摊老板

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