Postman
邮差
Synopsis
Xiao Dou is a shy and naive mailworker living in Beijing with his sister. When a coworker is fired for reading people's correspondences Xiao Dou takes over the same mail route. He soon finds himself indulging in the same curiosity, eventually developing an obsession. Xiao Dou chooses to spend time reading letters instead of socializing with friends or coworkers. As he becomes increasingly tied to the letters, he begins to intervene in the lives of those who write and receive the letters.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- He Jianjun
- Screenplay & Story
- He Jianjun, Ni You
- Original Score
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Original Title
- 邮差
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- United Frontline, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
He Jianjun
He Jianjun, Ni You
Yoshihide Otomo
Wu Di
Department Leadership Roster
He Jianjun
Director
He Jianjun
Writer
Ni You
Writer
Wu Di
Director of Photography
Yoshihide Otomo
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Postman
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What is Postman about?
Xiao Dou is a shy and naive mailworker living in Beijing with his sister. When a coworker is fired for reading people's correspondences Xiao Dou takes over the same mail route. He soon finds himself indulging in the same curiosity, eventually developing an obsession. Xiao Dou chooses to spend time reading letters instead of socializing with friends or coworkers. As he becomes increasingly tied to the letters, he begins to intervene in the lives of those who write and receive the letters.
Who directed Postman?
Postman was directed by He Jianjun.
Who stars in Postman?
The principal cast of Postman includes Feng Yuanzheng, Liang Danni, Pu Cunxin, Huang Xin, Zhizi Liu.
When was Postman released and how long is it?
Postman was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Postman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Postman was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.