In the Heat of the Sun(1994)
阳光灿烂的日子
A Revolutionary Childhood.
In the Heat of the Sun Synopsis
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
In the Heat of the Sun (1994) is a drama and romance film directed by Jiang Wen, released on September 1, 1994 with a runtime of 2h 21m. It stars Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le and Tao Hong. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Jiang Wen
- Writers:
- Jiang Wen, Wang Shuo
- Producers:
- Guo Youliang, Ang-Chien Hsu, Ki Po
- Cinematographer:
- Gu Changwei
- Production:
- Dragon Film, China Film Co-Production
- Status:
- Released
In the Heat of the Sun (1994) Trailer
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In the Heat of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Xia Yu
as Ma Xiaojun
Ning Jing
as Mi Lan
Geng Le
as Liu Yiku
Tao Hong
as Yu Beipei
Siqin Gaowa
as Mother
Wang Xueqi
as Father
Feng Xiaogang
as Mr. Hu
Liu Xiaoning
as Adult Liu Yiku
Jiang Wen
as Adult Ma Xiaojun
Wang Shuo
as Small-time Conman
Yao Er-ga
as Fat Fool
Zuo Xiaoqing
as Zhang Xiaomei
Key crew
Directed by Jiang Wen, written by Jiang Wen and Wang Shuo, produced by Guo Youliang, Ang-Chien Hsu and Ki Po.
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In the Heat of the Sun Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 146 ratings.
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In the Heat of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Sun online?
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In the Heat of the Sun (1994) is available to stream on wavve, Watcha and TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in In the Heat of the Sun?
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The main cast of In the Heat of the Sun (1994) includes Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le, Tao Hong and Siqin Gaowa. The film was directed by Jiang Wen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In the Heat of the Sun released?
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In the Heat of the Sun was released on September 1, 1994 and runs for 2h 21m.
Is In the Heat of the Sun worth watching?
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In the Heat of the Sun (1994) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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