China, My Sorrow(1989)
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China, My Sorrow Synopsis
In August 1966, the Cultural Revolution in full swing, 13-year-old Tian Ben is arrested for playing a pop record; he's sent to a remote mountain camp in Niu-Peng. There he's called "Four Eyes" and, with about 16 other older boys and men, he's made to carry muck up a mountainside, make bricks, saw logs, and sing daily to Chairman Mao of his faults. There's camaraderie among the five youths, especially with a young pickpocket named Baimao, and Tian is also drawn to a silent monk who cares for him when he falls ill and the others expect him to die. The camp is remote, so there are no fences or walls. Tian longs to escape.
China, My Sorrow (1989) is a history and drama film directed by Dai Sijie, released on May 24, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Liang Yi Guo, Quan Nghieu Tieu, Han Lai Vuong and Sam Chi-Vy. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Dai Sijie
- Writers:
- Yuan Zhu Shan
- Producers:
- Jean-Luc Ormières
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Michel Humeau
- Composer:
- Qui Gang Chen
- Production:
- Flach Film, La Sept Cinéma, Titane Production
- Status:
- Released
China, My Sorrow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Dai Sijie, written by Yuan Zhu Shan, produced by Jean-Luc Ormières.
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China, My Sorrow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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China, My Sorrow – Frequently Asked Questions
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China, My Sorrow (1989) is currently available to rent or buy from Sooner. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in China, My Sorrow?
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The main cast of China, My Sorrow (1989) includes Liang Yi Guo, Quan Nghieu Tieu, Han Lai Vuong, Sam Chi-Vy and Loi Truong. The film was directed by Dai Sijie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was China, My Sorrow released?
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China, My Sorrow was released on May 24, 1989 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is China, My Sorrow worth watching?
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China, My Sorrow (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.