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Sun Honglei and Gong Li (the journey of cooperation between two powerful actors)

Sun Honglei and Gong Li are two powerful actors in the Chinese film industry. They represent different eras and styles, but they have collaborated in multiple film works. Their collaboration is full of legend and has become one of the best stories in the history of Chinese film.

First collaboration: "Suzhou River"

In 1999, Sun Honglei and Gong Li collaborated for the first time in the movie "Suzhou River". The film, directed by Chinese director Lu Chuan, tells a romantic and sad love story. Sun Honglei plays a photographer in the film, while Gong Li plays a street girl. Although their characters did not have many opposite roles, they all left a deep impression on the audience.

After "Suzhou River" was released, it received many praises and awards, and Sun Honglei and Gong Li were known and loved by more people. This cooperation laid the foundation for their subsequent cooperation.

Second collaboration: "Riding Alone, Thousands of Miles"

In 2005, Sun Honglei and Gong Li collaborated again in the movie "Riding Alone, Thousands of Miles". The film, directed by Chinese director Zhang Yimou, tells a legendary martial arts story. Sun Honglei plays a knight-errant in the film, while Gong Li plays a woman. Their characters have many rival scenes in the plot, which further tests their acting skills.

After "Riding Alone, Thousands of Miles" was released, it received high box office and reputation, and Sun Honglei and Gong Li once again became the focus of the audience's attention. This cooperation deepened the tacit understanding between them.

The third collaboration: "Operation Mekong"

In 2016, Sun Honglei and Gong Li collaborated again in the movie "Operation Mekong". The film, directed by Chinese director Lin Chaoxian, tells an anti-drug trafficking story. Sun Honglei plays a policeman in the film, while Gong Li plays a drug lord. Their characters have many rivalry and collaboration scenes in the plot, which further tests their acting skills and tacit understanding.

After "Operation Mekong" was released, it received a lot of praise and box office, and Sun Honglei and Gong Li became the audience's favorite actors again. This cooperation has made the understanding between them even more tacit.