In the Heat of the Sun
阳光灿烂的日子
“A Revolutionary Childhood.”
Synopsis
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
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In The Heat Of The Sun
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-09-11
Top Cast
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Xia Yu
Ma Xiaojun
Ning Jing
Mi Lan
Geng Le
Liu Yiku
Tao Hong
Yu Beipei
Siqin Gaowa
Mother
Wang Xueqi
Father
Feng Xiaogang
Mr. Hu
Liu Xiaoning
Adult Liu Yiku
Jiang Wen
Adult Ma Xiaojun
Wang Shuo
Small-time Conman
Yao Er-ga
Fat Fool
Zuo Xiaoqing
Zhang Xiaomei
Wu Shukun
Mi Lan's Grandma
Fang Hua
Old General
Dai Shaobo
Yang Gao
Han Dong
Young Ma Xiaojun
Shang Nan
Liu Sitian
Zhang Hua
Biao Zi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiang Wen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jiang Wen
- Original Score
- Guo Wenjing
- Original Title
- 阳光灿烂的日子
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Dragon Film, China Film Co-Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiang Wen
Jiang Wen, Wang Shuo
Guo Wenjing
Gu Changwei
Zhou Ying
Ang-Chien Hsu, Ki Po, Guo Youliang, Zhang Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Jiang Wen
Director
Gu Changwei
Director of Photography
Zhou Ying
Editor
Jiang Wen
Screenplay
Ang-Chien Hsu
Producer
Ki Po
Producer
Guo Youliang
Producer
Zhang Wang
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In the Heat of the Sun
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What is In the Heat of the Sun about?
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
Who directed In the Heat of the Sun?
In the Heat of the Sun was directed by Jiang Wen.
Who stars in In the Heat of the Sun?
The principal cast of In the Heat of the Sun includes Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le, Tao Hong, Siqin Gaowa.
When was In the Heat of the Sun released and how long is it?
In the Heat of the Sun was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for In the Heat of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In the Heat of the Sun was composed by Guo Wenjing.
Is In the Heat of the Sun based on a book or true story?
In the Heat of the Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wang Shuo".