The Wasted Times 2016
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Shanghai, *The Wasted Times* (2016) weaves a gripping drama of gangsters torn between love and betrayal as war with Japan looms on the horizon.
Director: Cheng Er
Cast
Ge You
Mr. Lu
Zhang Ziyi
Xiao Liu
Tadanobu Asano
Watabe
Du Chun
Killer
Gillian Chung
Xiao Wu
Zhao Baogang
Northern Guest
Ni Dahong
Mr. Wang
Yuan Quan
Miss Wu
Yan Ni
Mama Wang
Han Geng
Mr. Zhao
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wasted Times (2016) about?
*The Wasted Times* follows a group of Shanghai gangsters navigating treacherous alliances as war with Japan approaches in the late 1930s. Caught between lust for power and fleeting loyalties, they must decide whether to fight their enemies or collaborate—not knowing who might betray them next.
Who directed The Wasted Times?
The film was directed by Cheng Er, known for his atmospheric storytelling in crime dramas.
Who stars in The Wasted Times?
The movie features an all-star cast including Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, Tadanobu Asano, Du Chun, and Gillian Chung.
Is The Wasted Times (2016) worth watching?
As an unrated drama with a mystery at its core, *The Wasted Times* offers a compelling mix of historical intrigue and emotional depth. While reviews are mixed, its stylish direction and strong performances make it a solid choice for fans of crime films with moral complexity.
How long is The Wasted Times?
The film runs for 123 minutes, or approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes.
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About The Wasted Times (2016) — A 1930s Shanghai crime saga of love, betrayal, and war
Set against the backdrop of 1930s Shanghai, *The Wasted Times* (2016) weaves a gripping drama of gangsters torn between love and betrayal as war with Japan looms on the horizon. Directed by Cheng Er, this mystery-laced crime saga explores the fragile loyalties of a powerful underworld as they face an uneasy alliance with their enemies. With taut tension and stylish storytelling, the film examines the cost of ambition and the blurred lines between loyalty and survival in a city on the brink of chaos.
The film's ensemble cast, led by Ge You, Zhang Ziyi, and Tadanobu Asano, delivers performances steeped in raw emotion and moral ambiguity. *The Wasted Times* blends crime intrigue with historical grit, painting a vivid portrait of a world where power shifts at the stroke of a pen and no alliance is safe. Expect a slow-burn narrative that lingers long after the final scene, where every character's choices ripple through the city's fate.
