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6.2 / 10(5 votes)IMDb19781h 50mHong Kong

China Behind

再見中國

Synopsis

A group of Mainlanders fleeing the Cultural Revolution risk all to reach the adjacent British ‘haven’ of Hong Kong; yet what they find there is a far cry from their dreams of liberty.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Tang Shu-Shuen, Cheuk Pak-Tong
Screenplay & Story
Tang Shu-Shuen
Original Score
Lam Lok-Pau
Original Title
再見中國
Country of Origin
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Studios
Film Dynasty Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tang Shu-Shuen, Cheuk Pak-Tong

Screenplay & Story

Tang Shu-Shuen

Original Score & Music

Lam Lok-Pau

Director of Photography

Chang Chao-Tang

Film Editing

Wong Yee-Shun

Producers

Chen Kuo-Liang, Shao Xin-Ming

Department Leadership Roster

Wong Yee-Shun

Editor

Lam Lok-Pau

Original Music Composer

Chen Kuo-Liang

Producer

Shao Xin-Ming

Producer

Zhu Dao-Kai

Costume Design

Tang Shu-Shuen

Tang Shu-Shuen

Director

Tang Shu-Shuen

Tang Shu-Shuen

Writer

Chang Chao-Tang

Chang Chao-Tang

Director of Photography

Cheuk Pak-Tong

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for China Behind.

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Frequently Asked Questions About China Behind

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is China Behind about?

A group of Mainlanders fleeing the Cultural Revolution risk all to reach the adjacent British ‘haven’ of Hong Kong; yet what they find there is a far cry from their dreams of liberty.

Who directed China Behind?

China Behind was directed by Tang Shu-Shuen, Cheuk Pak-Tong.

Who stars in China Behind?

The principal cast of China Behind includes Siu Siu-Ling, Chang Gei-Lut, Poon Yu-Man, Fung Bo-Yin, Gong Tian-Mei.

When was China Behind released and how long is it?

China Behind was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

Who composed the musical score for China Behind?

The original motion picture soundtrack for China Behind was composed by Lam Lok-Pau.