Awakening (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Awakening is a romance film directed by Teng Wenji. “A disillusioned and lonely young man working for a foreign trade company finds his enthusiasm for life revived when he meets a young woman who seems to reflect the ideals and ambitions he onc” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A disillusioned and lonely young man working for a foreign trade company finds his enthusiasm for life revived when he meets a young woman who seems to reflect the ideals and ambitions he once had.
Who’s in it. Awakening stars Joan Chen as Su Xiaomei, Xu Huanshan as Tian Zhonghua, Zhi Yitong as Song Qi and Zhang Xiaolin as Li Fei, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awakening page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awakening tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awakening (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awakening change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Awakening?
- Awakening stars Joan Chen, Xu Huanshan, Zhi Yitong, Zhang Xiaolin and Yin Tingru.
- When was Awakening released?
- Awakening was released in 1981.