American Dreams in China () is a 2013 Chinese comedy-drama film co-produced and directed by Peter Chan and starring Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao, and Tong Dawei. It was shown at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival. It is based on the story of New Oriental.
Plot Three young Chinese men from poor backgrounds achieve success by establishing a reputable English teaching school. The film begins in 1985, during China's national study-abroad craze, a time when undergraduates became infatuated with America and believed that studying abroad was their only hope for a prosperous future.
Cheng Dongqing (Huang Xiaoming), Wang Yang (Tong Dawei), and Meng Xiaojun (Deng Chao) are three friends studying at Beijing's prestigious Yenching Academy. and simultaneously prepping for American visa interviews. Wang is the first to be granted one but forfeits it to stay with his Western girlfriend, while Cheng is repeatedly denied one. Only Meng actually gets a study visa, and as he's leaving, he tells his friends he has no intention of returning to China.
Cast Huang Xiaoming as Cheng Dongqing Deng Chao as Meng Xiaojun Tong Dawei as Wang Yang Du Juan as Su Mei
Awards and nominations Award Category Recipient Result29th Golden Rooster Awards Best Picture American Dreams in China Best Director Peter ChanBest Actor Huang XiaomingBest Supporting Actress Du Juan Best Writing Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji/Lin AihuaBest CinematographerDu Kefeng 15th Huabiao Awards Outstanding Film American Dreams in China Best Original Screenplay Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji Best Director Outside the MainlandPeter Chan Outstanding Actor Huang Xiaoming50th Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards Best Supporting Actor Tong Dawei Best Original Screenplay Zhou Zhiyong/Zhang Ji/Lin Aihua Best Makeup & Costume Design Wu Lilu Best Film EditingXiao Yang10th Guangzhou Student Film Festival Most Popular Film American Dreams in China Most Popular Actor Huang Xiaoming, Deng Chao & Tong Dawei33rd Hong Kong Film Award Best Supporting Actor Tong Dawei Best Supporting Actress Du Juan Best New Performer 4th Beijing International Film Festival Best Picture American Dreams in China 12th Changchun Film Festival Best Director Peter Chan Best Actor Huang Xiaoming Best Supporting Actor Tong DaweiBest CinematographyDu Kefeng 32nd Hundred Flowers Awards Best Picture American Dreams in China Best Actor Huang Xiaoming Best Supporting Actor Tong Dawei 10th Chinese American Film Festival Best Actor Huang Xiaoming 3rd Hamilton Behind The Camera Awards Best Makeup & Costume Design Wu Lilu
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