Gone with the Boat
乘船而去
“Only in the face of death, we search the meaning of life.”
Synopsis
Jin, a widowed mother living alone in a village, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her daughter fights tooth and nail to get her the best treatment while her son encourages the family to embrace the reality of death. Circumstances send the three characters on an existential journey on the rivers of the past. Chen's sensitive debut feature is a film about homecoming and farewells, and was awarded Best Screenplay at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
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Gone with the boat - Concept Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-11-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Xiaoyu
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Xiaoyu
- Original Score
- Yu Sheng
- Original Title
- 乘船而去
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Xiaoyu
Chen Xiaoyu
Yu Sheng
Yichuan Huang
Nina Huang Fan
Department Leadership Roster
Yichuan Huang
Director of Photography
Yu Sheng
Original Music Composer
Chen Xiaoyu
Writer
Chen Xiaoyu
Director
Nina Huang Fan
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gone with the Boat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gone with the Boat about?
Jin, a widowed mother living alone in a village, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Her daughter fights tooth and nail to get her the best treatment while her son encourages the family to embrace the reality of death. Circumstances send the three characters on an existential journey on the rivers of the past. Chen's sensitive debut feature is a film about homecoming and farewells, and was awarded Best Screenplay at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Who directed Gone with the Boat?
Gone with the Boat was directed by Chen Xiaoyu.
Who stars in Gone with the Boat?
The principal cast of Gone with the Boat includes Ge Zhaomei, Liu Dan, Wu Zhoukai, Brent Haas, He Zhenyu.
When was Gone with the Boat released and how long is it?
Gone with the Boat was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Gone with the Boat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gone with the Boat was composed by Yu Sheng.