Meet the In-Laws | |
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Chinese | 搞定 岳父 大人 |
Literal meaning | Pacify Mr. Father-in-Law |
Hanyu Pinyin | Gǎodìng Yuèfù Dàrén |
Directed by | Li Haishu |
Written by |
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Produced by | Liu Zhijiang |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Liu Yonghong |
Edited by | Zhang Yifan |
Music by | Double-Y |
Production company | HG Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | China |
Language | Mandarin |
Box office | $2.6 million [1] |
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