Samsara
轮回
Synopsis
After Shi Ba -- a privileged youth turned con artist -- meets a fetching dancer named Yu Jing, he decides to go straight and leave his life of crime behind him. But his checkered past will come back to haunt Shi Ba when a blackmailer comes calling.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Huang Jianxin
- Screenplay & Story
- Wang Shuo
- Original Score
- Qu Xiaosong
- Original Title
- 轮回
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Xi'an Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Huang Jianxin
Wang Shuo
Qu Xiaosong
Zhao Fei
Department Leadership Roster
Huang Jianxin
Director
Wang Shuo
Writer
Zhao Fei
Director of Photography
Qu Xiaosong
Original Music Composer
Gang Yang
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samsara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samsara about?
After Shi Ba -- a privileged youth turned con artist -- meets a fetching dancer named Yu Jing, he decides to go straight and leave his life of crime behind him. But his checkered past will come back to haunt Shi Ba when a blackmailer comes calling.
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara was directed by Huang Jianxin.
Who stars in Samsara?
The principal cast of Samsara includes Jia Hongsheng, Jin Fuli, Lei Han, Wang Xueqi, Luo Jingmin.
When was Samsara released and how long is it?
Samsara was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for Samsara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samsara was composed by Qu Xiaosong.
Is Samsara based on a book or true story?
Samsara is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Wang Shuo".