Chicken Poets(2002)
像鸡毛一样飞
Chicken Poets Synopsis
Yun Fei, a young poet, seeks the advice of an old university friend who lives in the Beijing suburbs, discovering that his friend has gone into business breeding black chickens. Discouraged about his future as a poet, Yun Fei starts a relationship with a colorblind young girl who encourages him to persevere. But even this new relationship is not enough to inspire him to write. It’s at this point that he buys a pirated record whose magical powers bring him the success he’s longed for. However, sudden fame does not seem to solve everything. The first film of Beijing theatre director Meng Jing Hui, Chicken Poets is an insightful and poetic look at materialism and the younger generation in China.
Chicken Poets (2002) is a drama film directed by Jing Hui Meng, released on April 1, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Qin Hailu, Liao Fan, Chen Jianbin and Li Naiwen. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Jing Hui Meng
- Writers:
- 廖一梅
- Cinematographer:
- Cao Yu
- Status:
- Released
Chicken Poets Cast & Crew
Main cast
Qin Hailu
as Fangfang
Liao Fan
as Chen Xiaoyang
Chen Jianbin
as Ouyang Yunfei
Li Naiwen
Tang Xu
as Huang Mao
Wu Yue
as advertising girl
Key crew
Directed by Jing Hui Meng, written by 廖一梅.
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Chicken Poets Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Chicken Poets – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chicken Poets online?
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Who stars in Chicken Poets?
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The main cast of Chicken Poets (2002) includes Qin Hailu, Liao Fan, Chen Jianbin, Li Naiwen and Tang Xu. The film was directed by Jing Hui Meng. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chicken Poets released?
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Chicken Poets was released on April 1, 2002 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Chicken Poets worth watching?
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Chicken Poets (2002) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.