In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.
Cheng Dieyi / Xiao Douzi
Duan Xiaolou / Xiao Shitou
Juxian
Master Guan
Manager
Master Yuan Shiqing
Xiao Si
Zhang the Eunuch
Teenage Douzi
Young Douzi
Teenage Shitou
Young Shitou
Young Xiao Laizi
Old Master
Douzi's Mother
Aoki Saburo
Teenage Xiao Si
Red Guard
Cai Feng
Little Hooligan
Client
Madam
Douzi (voice)
Screenplay
Director
Director of Photography
Editor
Novel
Theme Song Performance
Executive Producer
Action Director
Assistant Director
Original Music Composer
Cinematography
Art Designer
Art Department Assistant
Sound Recordist
Foley Artist
Sound Engineer
Editorial Production Assistant
Conductor
Prop Designer
Lighting Director
Dresser
Music
Songs
Makeup Artist
Costume Design