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Common People
Common People

Common People

Genres

Drama

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In the first story a man with cerebral palsy saves a nurse from suicide and they begin a relationship. In the second story a handicapped woman races round the city to gather money to pay for the operation of a man whose injuries she feels responsible for.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Chinese

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

5/10

Release Date

01 April 1998

Country

China

Cast

Gao Hu

Gao Hu

Ma Dali

Li Qiang

Li Qiang

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