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6.9 / 10(15 votes)IMDb20252h 12mChina

Living the Land

生息之地

Synopsis

With both parents working far away, ten-year-old Chuang is being raised by extended family in his home village, where thousands of years of rural tradition collide with the socio-economic changes of China in the early 1990s.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-13

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 3, 2026

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Huo Meng
Screenplay & Story
Huo Meng
Original Title
生息之地
Country of Origin
China
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
2h 12m
Production Studios
Bad Rabbit Pictures, Floating Light (Foshan) Film and Culture, Shanghai Film Group, Phoenix Legend Films, Lianray Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Huo Meng

Screenplay & Story

Huo Meng

Director of Photography

Guo Daming

Producers

Yao Chen

Department Leadership Roster

Huo Meng

Huo Meng

Director

Huo Meng

Huo Meng

Writer

Guo Daming

Guo Daming

Director of Photography

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Frequently Asked Questions About Living the Land

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What is Living the Land about?

With both parents working far away, ten-year-old Chuang is being raised by extended family in his home village, where thousands of years of rural tradition collide with the socio-economic changes of China in the early 1990s.

Who directed Living the Land?

Living the Land was directed by Huo Meng.

Who stars in Living the Land?

The principal cast of Living the Land includes Wang Shang, Zhang Chuwen, Zhang Yanrong, Zhang Caixia, Cao Lingzhi.

When was Living the Land released and how long is it?

Living the Land was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.