Hi, Mom – China's golden 80s

How free, full of hope, and carefree the 80s were in China. That's how many Chinese in their fifties and sixties think. The film "Hi, Mom" has triggered a wave of nostalgia. It is a box office hit – and also an image of the times that reflects the nationalistic present, which is overrun by propaganda and performance drills.

Last updated: 24. July 2025