Sailfish
旗鱼
Synopsis
Set against the social turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution, 12 years old Yue Haiyang is forced to leave the swimming team despite his dreams to become the greatest swimmer of his generation. In a quest to fulfill his dream, friendship and loyalty are tested as three friends wade through the waters of personal struggle and social unrest.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eva Jin
- Screenplay & Story
- Eva Jin
- Original Title
- 旗鱼
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
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Eva Jin
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Eva Jin
Director
Eva Jin
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Armando Salas
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sailfish
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What is Sailfish about?
Set against the social turmoil of China's Cultural Revolution, 12 years old Yue Haiyang is forced to leave the swimming team despite his dreams to become the greatest swimmer of his generation. In a quest to fulfill his dream, friendship and loyalty are tested as three friends wade through the waters of personal struggle and social unrest.
Who directed Sailfish?
Sailfish was directed by Eva Jin.
Who stars in Sailfish?
The principal cast of Sailfish includes Wang Junyi, Teresa Mo Shun-Kwan, Yu Jianong, Yu Xiaoguang, Zhang Ying.
When was Sailfish released and how long is it?
Sailfish was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.