Life is a Miracle (2011 Film)

Life is a Miracle (also known as Till Death Do Us Part or by its Chinese title Zui Ai) is a 2011 Chinese drama film directed by Gu Changwei. The film explores the lives of two individuals, De Yi and Qin Qin, who reside in a small village where an illicit blood trade has led to a widespread HIV outbreak. Amidst their circumstances, the two characters form a romantic bond and seek a final opportunity for happiness.

Promotional poster for Life is a Miracle — Promotional poster for the film Life is a Miracle.

Production and Release

The film was released on May 10, 2011, and has a runtime of 105 minutes. The screenplay was written by Yang Wei-wei, Yan Lao-shi, and director Gu Changwei. The cinematography was handled by Yang Tao and Christopher Doyle. An early working title for the project was Life is a Miracle.

Zhang Ziyi, who portrays the character Qin Qin.

Aaron Kwok, who portrays the character De Yi.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, including:

Zhang Ziyi as Qin Qin
Aaron Kwok as De Yi
Jiang Wenli
Wang Baoqiang
Pu Cunxin
Feng Xiaogang
Jiang Wen

Reception

The film was nominated for awards at the 2011 (48th) Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival.