Tian Xie

Xie Tian, born Xie Hongkun, was a Chinese actor and director. He is best known for portraying Mr. Lin in The Lin Family Shop and directing The Teahouse, based on the play of the same name by Lao She. In 1980, Xie won the Hundred Flowers Award for Best Director for his film, A Sweet Life.

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