Country Teachers
凤凰琴
Synopsis
When a woman is forced to work as a teacher in rural mainland China, she sees a clear goal. If she can become a certified, government employee, then she can teach her students and make a better life for herself at the same time. She carries a heavy responsibility, however. For most of her students, the education that they receive in her classroom is the only preparation they will have for the entrance exams to college-the only avenue out of poor, rural life. Can she balance her needs and the needs of so many young, hopeful people?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- He Qun
- Screenplay & Story
- Sheng Ju, Bu Yangui, Liu Xinglong
- Original Title
- 凤凰琴
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Tianjin Film Studio, Xiaoxiang Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
He Qun
Sheng Ju, Bu Yangui, Liu Xinglong
Department Leadership Roster
He Qun
Director
Sheng Ju
Writer
Bu Yangui
Writer
Liu Xinglong
Writer
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What is Country Teachers about?
When a woman is forced to work as a teacher in rural mainland China, she sees a clear goal. If she can become a certified, government employee, then she can teach her students and make a better life for herself at the same time. She carries a heavy responsibility, however. For most of her students, the education that they receive in her classroom is the only preparation they will have for the entrance exams to college-the only avenue out of poor, rural life. Can she balance her needs and the needs of so many young, hopeful people?
Who directed Country Teachers?
Country Teachers was directed by He Qun.
Who stars in Country Teachers?
The principal cast of Country Teachers includes Li Baotian, Wang Xueqi, Ding Jiali, Ju Xue, Xiu Zongdi.
When was Country Teachers released and how long is it?
Country Teachers was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.