Days in the Water

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Days in the Water

1960

1h 33m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

At a 1930s swimming match, a Chinese champion is forced to lose to his American rival. Later, the Chinese champion's son, another potential champion, is torn between the rigours of training and the lure of romance.

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16 members

Acting

Shu Shi

Zhenlong Hua

Directing

罗国良

Ziyun Li

Acting

Yang Yu

Xiaolong Hua

Acting

Ling Yuan

Zhenglong's wife

Acting

Ziyue Zhao

Huiliang's father

Acting

Jian Li

grandmother

Acting

Mai Shu

Yuling Jiang

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Acting

Yingfu Wang

Huiliang Zhou

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Acting

Qi Li

Erfeng Hua

Acting

Yansheng Liang

Aolian Zhang

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Jianguo Li

Zhangzhen Tang

Acting

Ran An

Dashao Sun

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Acting

Bing Guo

Qiye Hua

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Acting

Zhou Senguan

Janitor

Acting

Wang Yunxia

announcer

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Shun Feng

coachman

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