Black Snow
本命年
Synopsis
A man returns to his native Beijing after serving in a labor camp, to find that he has no family or prospects or friends. He tries to make a living, but his old underworld contacts drag him back into a life of crime.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 18, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xie Fei
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Heng
- Original Title
- 本命年
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Ningxia Film Group, 北京电影学院青年电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xie Fei
Liu Heng
Xiao Feng
Department Leadership Roster
Xie Fei
Director
Xiao Feng
Director of Photography
Liu Heng
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Snow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Snow about?
A man returns to his native Beijing after serving in a labor camp, to find that he has no family or prospects or friends. He tries to make a living, but his old underworld contacts drag him back into a life of crime.
Who directed Black Snow?
Black Snow was directed by Xie Fei.
Who stars in Black Snow?
The principal cast of Black Snow includes Jiang Wen, Yue Hong, Liu Xiaoning, Cai Hongxiang, Lin Cheng.
When was Black Snow released and how long is it?
Black Snow was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Is Black Snow based on a book or true story?
Black Snow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Liu Heng".