Evening Rain
巴山夜雨
Synopsis
At the tail end of the Cultural Revolution, Qiu Shi, a poet who has been in prison for six years, is transferred elsewhere by boat under the guard of two officers. During transit, he meets a series of passengers, who have also faced hardships in recent times.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Shanghai International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wu Yonggang, Wu Yigong
- Screenplay & Story
- Ye Nan
- Original Score
- Gao Tian
- Original Title
- 巴山夜雨
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wu Yonggang, Wu Yigong
Ye Nan
Gao Tian
Cao Weiye
Department Leadership Roster
Wu Yonggang
Director
Wu Yigong
Director
Ye Nan
Screenplay
Cao Weiye
Director of Photography
Gao Tian
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evening Rain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evening Rain about?
At the tail end of the Cultural Revolution, Qiu Shi, a poet who has been in prison for six years, is transferred elsewhere by boat under the guard of two officers. During transit, he meets a series of passengers, who have also faced hardships in recent times.
Who directed Evening Rain?
Evening Rain was directed by Wu Yonggang, Wu Yigong.
Who stars in Evening Rain?
The principal cast of Evening Rain includes Li Zhiyu, Zhang Yu, Lin Bin, Ming Qiang, Zhong Xinghuo.
When was Evening Rain released and how long is it?
Evening Rain was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Evening Rain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evening Rain was composed by Gao Tian.