The Wasted Times 2016
What is The Wasted Times?
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Wasted Times" (2016). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 16, 2016
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China
- Studios
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,345,372
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 from 58 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~123 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Huayi Brothers Pictures, Emperor Motion Pictures
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Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Wasted Times" (2016).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Title: The Wasted Times (simplified Chinese: 罗曼蒂克消亡史; traditional Chinese: 羅曼蒂克消亡史; pinyin: Luómàndìkè xiāowáng shǐ).
Year: 2016.
Director: Cheng Er.
Cast: Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano.
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Historical, War.
Release Date: December 16, 2016 (US and China).
Duration: 2h 3m (TMDB) or 1 hr. 58 min (MyDramaList).
Production: Chinese-Hong Kong co-production.
Country: China.
Plot: Shanghai gangsters grapple with lust and loyalty on the eve of war with Japan as they try to navigate an
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“A gripping exploration of drama and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Wasted Times worth watching?
The Wasted Times holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 58 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Wasted Times and when was it released?
The Wasted Times is a feature film with a runtime of 123 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Wasted Times?
The Wasted Times was directed by Cheng Er.
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