Chinaman(2005)
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Chinaman Synopsis
Keld is in a rut. His wife of 25 years has left him. For sustenance, he eats his way through the menu at the local Chinese takeaway. The owner talks him into a marriage of convenience with his sister from China and the unplanned-for happens. A delicate romance blossoms between these two damaged, fragile individuals, but a secret gives their relationship a fateful twist. A subtle and touching story of life's diversity.
Chinaman (2005) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Henrik Ruben Genz, released on April 1, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Bjarne Henriksen, Vivian Wu, Charlotte Fich and Paw Henriksen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Henrik Ruben Genz
- Writers:
- Kim Fupz Aakeson
- Production:
- Fine & Mellow Productions
- Status:
- Released
Chinaman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bjarne Henriksen
as Keld
Vivian Wu
as Ling
Charlotte Fich
as Rie
Paw Henriksen
as Michael
Nicolas Winding Refn
as The Doctor
Lin Kun Wu
as Feng
Johan Rabaeus
as Björn
Jeppe Kaas
Mathias Sparre-Ulrich
Mogens Rex
Thomas Gammeltoft
Laura Bro
Key crew
Directed by Henrik Ruben Genz, written by Kim Fupz Aakeson.
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Chinaman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 37 ratings.
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Chinaman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chinaman online?
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Chinaman (2005) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Chinaman?
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The main cast of Chinaman (2005) includes Bjarne Henriksen, Vivian Wu, Charlotte Fich, Paw Henriksen and Nicolas Winding Refn. The film was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chinaman released?
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Chinaman was released on April 1, 2005 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Chinaman worth watching?
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Chinaman (2005) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.