Old Well
老井
Synopsis
A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo
Festival / Special Debut
April 4, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Tianming
- Screenplay & Story
- 郑义
- Original Score
- Xu Youfu
- Original Title
- 老井
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Production Studios
- Xi'an Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Tianming
郑义
Xu Youfu
Zhang Yimou, Wangcai Chen
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Tianming
Director
Zhang Yimou
Director of Photography
Xu Youfu
Original Music Composer
Wangcai Chen
Director of Photography
Gang Yang
Production Design
郑义
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Well
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Old Well about?
A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.
Who directed Old Well?
Old Well was directed by Wu Tianming.
Who stars in Old Well?
The principal cast of Old Well includes Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, Niu Xingli, Ding Weimin, Yan Xie.
When was Old Well released and how long is it?
Old Well was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Old Well?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Old Well was composed by Xu Youfu.