Her Heart Beats in its Cage
监狱来的妈妈
Synopsis
Hong spent ten years in prison for killing her husband. Thanks to her contribution to the prison art workshop, she receives an unexpected opportunity to reduce her sentence. Her son, Lele, was raised by his grandmother and was never prepared to live with his mother. After their reunion, Lele always treats her coldly. Faced with a lonely grandmother who longs for Lele to return to her and a society that treats ex-convicts poorly, can Hong escape her invisible prison and regain happiness?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Qin Xiaoyu
- Screenplay & Story
- Qin Xiaoyu, Su Jingyuan, Emily Tang
- Original Title
- 监狱来的妈妈
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6K
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Dax Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Qin Xiaoyu
Qin Xiaoyu, Su Jingyuan, Emily Tang
Liu Yonghong
Chow Keung, Wu Shitong
Wu Feiyue, Cai Qingzeng, Chow Keung
Department Leadership Roster
Qin Xiaoyu
Director
Qin Xiaoyu
Writer
Su Jingyuan
Writer
Emily Tang
Writer
Cai Qingzeng
Producer
Liu Yonghong
Director of Photography
Chow Keung
Editor
Wu Shitong
Editor
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What is Her Heart Beats in its Cage about?
Hong spent ten years in prison for killing her husband. Thanks to her contribution to the prison art workshop, she receives an unexpected opportunity to reduce her sentence. Her son, Lele, was raised by his grandmother and was never prepared to live with his mother. After their reunion, Lele always treats her coldly. Faced with a lonely grandmother who longs for Lele to return to her and a society that treats ex-convicts poorly, can Hong escape her invisible prison and regain happiness?
Who directed Her Heart Beats in its Cage?
Her Heart Beats in its Cage was directed by Qin Xiaoyu.
Who stars in Her Heart Beats in its Cage?
The principal cast of Her Heart Beats in its Cage includes Zhao Xiaohong, Jingqi Zhang, Junyan Wang, Zhang Haoyu, Liu Shuyi.
When was Her Heart Beats in its Cage released and how long is it?
Her Heart Beats in its Cage was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
How much did Her Heart Beats in its Cage make at the box office?
Her Heart Beats in its Cage grossed $6K in worldwide ticket sales.