

Piercing I
刺痛我
Synopsis
Due to the financial crisis, many factories in China are forced to close their doors in late 2008. Zhang Xiaojun loses his job in a shoe factory. One day, a supermarket guard beats him up, thinking Zhang is a thief. In vain, he asks the supermarket manager for financial redress. Zhang’s dearest wish is to return to his village and become a farmer. But right before his departure, the police arrest him. The supermarket manager also has his problems. On a moonlit night, the storylines converge in a teahouse near the city rampart.
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« Piercing I » (刺痛我, 2010) de Liu Jian
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-22
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(Annecy International Animation Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
November 4, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liu Jian
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Jian
- Original Title
- 刺痛我
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liu Jian
Liu Jian
Liu Jian
Liu Jian
Department Leadership Roster
Liu Jian
Director
Liu Jian
Editor
Liu Jian
Writer
Liu Jian
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Piercing I about?
Due to the financial crisis, many factories in China are forced to close their doors in late 2008. Zhang Xiaojun loses his job in a shoe factory. One day, a supermarket guard beats him up, thinking Zhang is a thief. In vain, he asks the supermarket manager for financial redress. Zhang’s dearest wish is to return to his village and become a farmer. But right before his departure, the police arrest him. The supermarket manager also has his problems. On a moonlit night, the storylines converge in a teahouse near the city rampart.
Who directed Piercing I?
Piercing I was directed by Liu Jian.
Who stars in Piercing I?
The principal cast of Piercing I includes Liu Jian, Zuoxiao Zuzhou, Yang Siming, Sun Jianchun, Shao Min.
When was Piercing I released and how long is it?
Piercing I was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piercing I?
Piercing I holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).
