Girls Always Happy (2018)

Other name: 柔情史, Rou Qing Shi

Description:

Girls Always Happy confronts the challenging realities of a single mother and daughter living in a Beijing Hutong. The film offers a brand new perspective on contemporary city life, meticulously portraying the intense spectacle of mutual repulsion, profound hatred, and emotional harm that defines their relationship. Their daily interactions are a raw and unflinching look into a bond seemingly consumed by despair, where every moment reveals the deep-seated animosity and pain they inflict upon each other.

Despite the pervasive bitterness and the constant cycle of conflict, a powerful transformation slowly begins to unfold. From the very depths of their shared despair, an unexpected and tender love starts to grow, subtly shifting the dynamic between them. The film ultimately illustrates how even the most damaged relationships, born from an environment of struggle, can cultivate resilience and discover the profound strength of genuine affection.

Director: Yang Ming Ming [杨明明]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2018

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Family