Better Days Budget
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Synopsis
When it is time for the Chinese gaokao, the entire country comes to a standstill. For nearly ten million high school students, this two-day national college entrance exam will determine where and if they get to study. It is not uncommon for the fates of entire families to hinge on the results. Like so many others, Nian has been focused on preparing for the exam, at the exclusion of everything else and is all alone. A classmate has committed suicide and she has become the target of relentless bullying. Meanwhile, fate brings her together with small-time criminal Bei and the two of them seal a pact.
What is known about the production of Better Days?
"Better Days," a drama released in 2019, was directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung and stars Zhou Dongyu, Jackson Yee. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Shooting Pictures, China Wit Media, Tianijn Xiron Entertainment produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Production: Better Days is adapted from Jiu Yuexi's novel In His Youth, In Her Beauty.
What were the major cost factors in Better Days?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Better Days."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Better Days Box Office Performance
"Better Days" earned $1,921,657 domestically and $225,879,065 worldwide at the box office.
Awards and Recognition
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 73 wins & 85 nominations total
Critical Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of based on reviews from critics, with an average rating of . On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 83 out of 100 based on 5 critic reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". The film also received a rating of 8.4/10 on Chinese film rating cite Douban and a 9.4/10 score on Chinese ticketing site Maoyan. The film topped the list of MovieWeb's Best Chinese Movies of the 2010s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Better Days (2019)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Better Days (2019) earn at the box office?
Better Days grossed $1,921,657 domestic, $223,957,408 international, totaling $225,879,065 worldwide.
Was Better Days (2019) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Better Days?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Better Days's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Better Days (2019) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Better Days (2019) win?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 73 wins & 85 nominations total.
Who directed Better Days and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Derek Tsang Kwok-Cheung, written by Lam Wing-Sum, Li Yuan, Xu Yimeng, shot by Yu Jing-pin, with music by Varqa Buehrer, edited by Zhang Yibo.
Where was Better Days filmed?
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