Betelnut
槟榔
Synopsis
Ali and Xiao Yu are two teenage rebels idling away their days along the banks of a river in Jishou, a quiet town in Hunan province. They steal motorbikes, bully and rob kids, sing karaoke and get into fist fights outside the local internet bar. But their rough exterior belies a deeper romanticism, and a tenderness unfolds between them and their teenage loves. As one day bleeds into the next in this impoverished rural setting, it becomes apparent that these sun-baked days of misspent youth will be the wildest, freest time of their lives
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Heng
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Heng
- Original Title
- 槟榔
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Heng
Yang Heng
Yang Heng
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Heng
Director
Yang Heng
Director of Photography
Yang Heng
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Betelnut
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What is Betelnut about?
Ali and Xiao Yu are two teenage rebels idling away their days along the banks of a river in Jishou, a quiet town in Hunan province. They steal motorbikes, bully and rob kids, sing karaoke and get into fist fights outside the local internet bar. But their rough exterior belies a deeper romanticism, and a tenderness unfolds between them and their teenage loves. As one day bleeds into the next in this impoverished rural setting, it becomes apparent that these sun-baked days of misspent youth will be the wildest, freest time of their lives
Who directed Betelnut?
Betelnut was directed by Yang Heng.
Who stars in Betelnut?
The principal cast of Betelnut includes Not specified.
When was Betelnut released and how long is it?
Betelnut was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Betelnut?
Betelnut holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.).