Grain in Ear
芒种
Synopsis
Cui, a young Korean mother living on the outskirts of Chinese society, has a husband in jail and a son to support. She barely makes a living selling kimchi to workers along the side of a bleak, industrial road. A love affair with a fellow Chinese-Korean leads to tragic consequences as Cui struggles against the vulnerability of her position.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Lu
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Lu
- Original Title
- 芒种
- Country of Origin
- China, South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Worldwide Gross
- $20K
- Production Studios
- DOO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Lu
Zhang Lu
Liu Yonghong
Kim Sun-min
Choi Doo-young
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Lu
Writer
Choi Doo-young
Producer
Liu Yonghong
Director of Photography
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Zhang Lu
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grain in Ear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grain in Ear about?
Cui, a young Korean mother living on the outskirts of Chinese society, has a husband in jail and a son to support. She barely makes a living selling kimchi to workers along the side of a bleak, industrial road. A love affair with a fellow Chinese-Korean leads to tragic consequences as Cui struggles against the vulnerability of her position.
Who directed Grain in Ear?
Grain in Ear was directed by Zhang Lu.
Who stars in Grain in Ear?
The principal cast of Grain in Ear includes Liu Lianji, Bo Jin, Guangxuan Zhu, Wang Tonghui.
When was Grain in Ear released and how long is it?
Grain in Ear was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
How much did Grain in Ear make at the box office?
Grain in Ear grossed $20K in worldwide ticket sales.