Shower
洗澡
Synopsis
An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.
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« Shower » (洗澡, 1999) de Zhang Yang
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 21, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yang
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Yang, Xin Huo, Cai Shangjun, Diao Yinan, Liu Fendou
- Original Score
- Ye Xiaogang
- Original Title
- 洗澡
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Imar Film Co., Ltd., Xi'an Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yang
Zhang Yang, Xin Huo, Cai Shangjun, Diao Yinan, Liu Fendou
Ye Xiaogang
Yang Hongyu
Peter Loehr, Sam Duann
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Yang
Screenplay
Peter Loehr
Producer
Xin Huo
Screenplay
Zhang Yang
Director
Cai Shangjun
Screenplay
Diao Yinan
Screenplay
Liu Fendou
Screenplay
Yang Hongyu
Editor
Tian Meng
Production Design
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shower
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What is Shower about?
An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.
Who directed Shower?
Shower was directed by Zhang Yang.
Who stars in Shower?
The principal cast of Shower includes Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, Jiang Wu, Li Ding, Feng Shun.
When was Shower released and how long is it?
Shower was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Shower?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shower was composed by Ye Xiaogang.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shower?
Shower holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).