Cold Nights (2009)

Other name: 寒夜, Han Ye, The Cold Night, Cold Night, Холодные ночи

Description:

Cold Nights plunges into the poignant life of Wang Wen Xuan, an idealistic and good-natured man navigating tumultuous wartime China. He finds solace and forbidden love with his classmate, Zeng Shu Sheng, but their bond faces formidable opposition. His traditional mother insists on an arranged marriage, creating a relentless emotional tug-of-war for Wen Xuan, intensified by the pressures of war and societal expectations. As he grapples with the impossible choice between his heart's desire and filial duty, a more insidious threat emerges: his health begins to fail after contracting tuberculosis. The film powerfully depicts Wen Xuan’s internal turmoil, showing a man slowly consumed by personal anguish, familial obligation, and a devastating illness, all against the backdrop of a nation in crisis. It's a profound narrative of love, duty, and sacrifice.

Director: Kong Gang [孔剛] and Chen Lieh [陳列]

Country: Chinese

Status: Completed

Released: 2009

Genre:Drama; Family; melodrama; Novel; Romance