Veteran¹ Chinese writer Liu Zhenyun's novel 'A Sentence is Worth Thousands' has recently been adapted for the big screen.

 

中国资深作家刘震云的小说《一句顶一万句》近期已经被改编成电影。

 

The new film called "Someone to Talk to" is scheduled to hit theatres on November 11th, the Singles' Day.

 

The director of the film is the writer's daughter Liu Yulin.

 

"The film is adapted on the basis of the latter half of the novel. It follows two ordinary people who encounter² numerous³ hardships in their constant search for someone to talk to. They look long and hard to find the right person. Also these two people look very peaceful despite their tumultuous inner⁴ world."

 

Liu Zhenyun's novel A Sentence is Worth Thousands was published in 2009. According to the writer, its main theme is the loneliness of a society sans religion, and the complex interpersonal relationships in Chinese society that make it harder for people to confide⁵ in. 

 

The big screen adaptation has realistic, educational purpose as Liu Zhenyun explains: 

 

"Sometimes, a woman and her husband have been married for years and it seems the couple is going through some challenges, like infidelity. To avoid this situation happening, "Someone to Talk to" is the best textbook."

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