Rhapsody of Spring (1998)

Original name: 春天的狂想

Release date: January 1, 1998

Movie

Average time: 112 minutes

Genres: Drama

Synopsis: Tracing the fascinating, real-life saga of one of China's most revered composers, master storyteller Teng Wenji sweeps us into China's intellectual and artistic coming of age during the Cultural Revolution (1966-76). As a young composer, Zhao Liming (Shao Bing) struggles with a constellation of opposing forces: personal ambitions vs. communal obligation, romantic love vs. loyal friendship, modern music vs. traditional.