Black Dog
狗阵
Synopsis
Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-25
Top Cast
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Eddie Peng Yu-Yan
Lang Yonghui
Tong Liya
Grape
Jia Zhangke
Uncle Yao
Zhang Yi
Manager
Zhou You
Nie Shili
Hu Xiaoguang
Butcher Hu
Wang Yiquan
Police Officer Liu
Niu Ben
Mr. Camel
Yin Yuanzhang
Noodle Restaurant Owner
Zhang Li
Yang Da
Mo Tuhongzhe
Yang Er
Wu You
Patrol Squad Deputy
Da Youwei
Greenie
Chubu Huajie
Melonhead
Wang Naixun
Fluffy
Yuan Hong
Zhao
Vision Wei
Bank Teller
Zhao Yi
Lunatic
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival (Viennale)
Festival / Special Debut
November 22, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 10, 2025
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guan Hu
- Screenplay & Story
- Ge Rui, Guan Hu, Wu Bing
- Original Score
- Breton Vivian
- Original Title
- 狗阵
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.6M
- Production Studios
- The Seventh Art Pictures, Huayi Brothers Pictures, Momo Pictures, Bona Film Group, Tencent Penguin Pictures, Tao Piao Piao 淘票票, The Forge
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guan Hu
Ge Rui, Guan Hu, Wu Bing, Zhang Xiaoyu
Breton Vivian
Gao Weizhe, Guo Chen
Li Weiwen
Liang Jing, Zhu Wenjiu, Wang Zhong Lei
Department Leadership Roster
Guan Hu
Director
Tingxiao Huo
Production Design
Breton Vivian
Original Music Composer
Zhu Wenjiu
Producer
Gao Weizhe
Director of Photography
Li Weiwen
Editor
Danny Yin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ge Rui
Screenplay
Guan Hu
Screenplay
Wu Bing
Screenplay
Chen Dian
Costume Design
Fu Xiaojie
Stunt Coordinator
An Bo
Stunt Coordinator
Zhang Kecheng
Visual Effects Supervisor
Wang Yongguang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Dog
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What is Black Dog about?
Released from jail, Lang returns to his hometown in Northwest China. As part of a dog patrol tasked with clearing stray dogs before the 2008 Olympics, he bonds with a black stray. The two lonely souls embark on a new journey together.
Who directed Black Dog?
Black Dog was directed by Guan Hu.
Who stars in Black Dog?
The principal cast of Black Dog includes Eddie Peng Yu-Yan, Tong Liya, Jia Zhangke, Zhang Yi, Zhou You.
When was Black Dog released and how long is it?
Black Dog was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
How much did Black Dog make at the box office?
Black Dog grossed $4.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Black Dog?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Black Dog was composed by Breton Vivian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Dog?
Black Dog holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).