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The Self Within (1990)

失職丈夫

Irresponsible Ning Rizhao relies on his brother Rilang. Neighbor Yang Xiaokui loves Rizhao. Rilang and friend Weng Yuxiu like colleague Gu Lingdi. Rilang sacrifices his feelings for Yuxiu. Lingdi sympathizes with Rilang. Rizhao reunites with former love Ruan Qiao. Ivory ban causes Rizhao to lose everything. Ruan Qiao suggests work abroad, straining their relationship. Rilang discovers he's not the biological son. Lingdi's father deceived Rizhao. Lingdi tries to accept Yuxiu. Rilang returns when father falls ill. Rizhao and Ruan Qiao reconcile. Lingdi refuses marriage proposal. Lingdi starts a new life abroad.