China, My Sorrow
牛棚
Synopsis
In August 1966, the Cultural Revolution in full swing, 13-year-old Tian Ben is arrested for playing a pop record; he's sent to a remote mountain camp in Niu-Peng. There he's called "Four Eyes" and, with about 16 other older boys and men, he's made to carry muck up a mountainside, make bricks, saw logs, and sing daily to Chairman Mao of his faults. There's camaraderie among the five youths, especially with a young pickpocket named Baimao, and Tian is also drawn to a silent monk who cares for him when he falls ill and the others expect him to die. The camp is remote, so there are no fences or walls. Tian longs to escape.
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- Director
- Dai Sijie
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuan Zhu Shan
- Original Score
- Qui Gang Chen
- Original Title
- 牛棚
- Country of Origin
- Germany, China, France
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Flach Film, La Sept Cinéma, Titane Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dai Sijie
Yuan Zhu Shan
Qui Gang Chen
Jean-Michel Humeau
Chantal Delattre
Jean-Luc Ormières
Department Leadership Roster
Dai Sijie
Director
Chantal Delattre
Editor
Jean-Luc Ormières
Producer
Qui Gang Chen
Original Music Composer
Jean-Michel Humeau
Director of Photography
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What is China, My Sorrow about?
In August 1966, the Cultural Revolution in full swing, 13-year-old Tian Ben is arrested for playing a pop record; he's sent to a remote mountain camp in Niu-Peng. There he's called "Four Eyes" and, with about 16 other older boys and men, he's made to carry muck up a mountainside, make bricks, saw logs, and sing daily to Chairman Mao of his faults. There's camaraderie among the five youths, especially with a young pickpocket named Baimao, and Tian is also drawn to a silent monk who cares for him when he falls ill and the others expect him to die. The camp is remote, so there are no fences or walls. Tian longs to escape.
Who directed China, My Sorrow?
China, My Sorrow was directed by Dai Sijie.
Who stars in China, My Sorrow?
The principal cast of China, My Sorrow includes Liang Yi Guo, Quan Nghieu Tieu, Han Lai Vuong, Sam Chi-Vy, Loi Truong.
When was China, My Sorrow released and how long is it?
China, My Sorrow was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for China, My Sorrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China, My Sorrow was composed by Qui Gang Chen.