A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon
Synopsis
A stifling summer day. A small town in China, where everything feels stagnant. Middle school dropouts Cheng (14), Zhang(14), and Li(13), each burdened by their own troubles, hatch a plan to escape the town. Broke and desperate, they wander around the streets, looking for ways to "make money." Eventually, they set out on a reckless robbery, and what begins as an ordinary day ends violently... The film follows them through this oppressive day, delving into the dark corners of adolescence. Their acts are brutal, yet they themselves are brutalized by a world indifferent to their struggles.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhu Shengze
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhu Shengze
- Original Title
- A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, China, Netherlands, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Burn the Film, BALDR Film, 4 A 4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhu Shengze
Zhu Shengze
Yang Zhengfan
Department Leadership Roster
Zhu Shengze
Director
Yang Zhengfan
Producer
Zhu Shengze
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon about?
A stifling summer day. A small town in China, where everything feels stagnant. Middle school dropouts Cheng (14), Zhang(14), and Li(13), each burdened by their own troubles, hatch a plan to escape the town. Broke and desperate, they wander around the streets, looking for ways to "make money." Eventually, they set out on a reckless robbery, and what begins as an ordinary day ends violently... The film follows them through this oppressive day, delving into the dark corners of adolescence. Their acts are brutal, yet they themselves are brutalized by a world indifferent to their struggles.
Who directed A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon?
A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon was directed by Zhu Shengze.
Who stars in A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon?
The principal cast of A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon includes Not specified.
When was A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon released and how long is it?
A Distant House Smokes on the Horizon was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 40m.