Bliss (2006 Film)

Bliss, originally known by the Chinese title 浮生 (Fu Sheng), is a 2006 feature film directed by Zhimin Sheng. The production was written by Zhimin Sheng and Zheng Gu, with Fruit Chan and Carl Chang serving as producers. The film has a runtime of 96 minutes, is spoken in Mandarin, and originates from China.

Promotional poster or still image from the 2006 film Bliss — Promotional visual for the 2006 film Bliss.

Plot

The narrative follows the lives of two distinct families. The first family consists of a husband working as a taxi driver and his wife, who has recently lost her job at a factory. Struggling with enforced inactivity, she attempts to earn income by selling mattresses. Despite their modest living conditions, they remain united amid economic challenges. The second family deals with the return of their son from a reformatory. The parents, including a father who is a former policeman, attempt to reintegrate him into normal daily life by securing him employment. Beneath these routine details lie hidden painful memories and dark secrets connecting the two households.

Cast

The cast features several actors portraying the main roles:

Jiang-ge as Guan- Xiue
Qin He
Xing-quan He as Lao Li
Zhong Liao as Jian-jun
Lan Wang as Sun Xiao-hong
Tao Xu as Lei