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Chen Jianbin
Lao Tie
Tao Hong
Tianxin
Wu Xiubo
Xiao Qiang
Li Hucheng
Brother Bao
Bao Zhenjiang
Foreman
Zhang Yu
Guizhou Police Officer
Li Yanming
Lao Tie's brother
Wang Xun
Chongqing Police Officer
Hou Xiang
Xiangzi
Zhang Kehan
Lao Tie's youngest son
Xu Yiqiang
Feng Shui master
Du Yun'e
Xiao Qiang's mother
Tian Xinyu
Lao Tie's eldest son
Ning Lin
Ninth Brother
Zhang Weidong
Xiao Qiang's cellmate
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cai Shangjun
- Screenplay & Story
- Cai Shangjun, Gu Zheng, Gu Xiaobai
- Original Score
- Jiaojiao Zhou
- Original Title
- 人山人海
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cai Shangjun
Cai Shangjun, Gu Zheng, Gu Xiaobai
Jiaojiao Zhou
Dong Jinsong
Yang Hongyu
Xudong Li
Department Leadership Roster
Cai Shangjun
Director
Dong Jinsong
Director of Photography
Xudong Li
Producer
Yang Hongyu
Editor
Cai Shangjun
Writer
Jiaojiao Zhou
Original Music Composer
Zhai Tao
Production Design
Gu Zheng
Writer
Gu Xiaobai
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for People Mountain People Sea.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About People Mountain People Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is People Mountain People Sea about?
A story of vengeance set in China’s wild Southwest, where brutality can be the norm rather than the exception.
Who directed People Mountain People Sea?
People Mountain People Sea was directed by Cai Shangjun.
Who stars in People Mountain People Sea?
The principal cast of People Mountain People Sea includes Chen Jianbin, Tao Hong, Wu Xiubo, Li Hucheng, Bao Zhenjiang.
When was People Mountain People Sea released and how long is it?
People Mountain People Sea was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for People Mountain People Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for People Mountain People Sea was composed by Jiaojiao Zhou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for People Mountain People Sea?
People Mountain People Sea holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).