China Gate
中国门
Synopsis
"China Gate" tells the story of young Chinese fight to change their fate through studying. Right before dawn, students in Huining have already started their self-studying session; hard working youngsters have filled up the space of school ground. This is one of the most poverty-stricken Counties in Western China; here people's only hope is in education, as the way to change their social status. Therefore all their effort point towards the College Entrance Examination, the process is like going through a gate, those who pass can study at urban Universities, and have the chance to build a better life. During the same winter season in Beijing, a graduate student faces a big decision. Should he keep trying to survive in the big city or get back to his countryside home? The exhausted faces at the Beijing underground seem to be revealing the truth about their distance in between. The student comes to see the flag ceremony at Tiananmen Square, where the pulsing symbol of the nation lies.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wang Yang
- Original Title
- 中国门
- Country of Origin
- China
- Release Date
- 13/07/2011
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wang Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Wang Yang
Director
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What is China Gate about?
"China Gate" tells the story of young Chinese fight to change their fate through studying. Right before dawn, students in Huining have already started their self-studying session; hard working youngsters have filled up the space of school ground. This is one of the most poverty-stricken Counties in Western China; here people's only hope is in education, as the way to change their social status. Therefore all their effort point towards the College Entrance Examination, the process is like going through a gate, those who pass can study at urban Universities, and have the chance to build a better life. During the same winter season in Beijing, a graduate student faces a big decision. Should he keep trying to survive in the big city or get back to his countryside home? The exhausted faces at the Beijing underground seem to be revealing the truth about their distance in between. The student comes to see the flag ceremony at Tiananmen Square, where the pulsing symbol of the nation lies.
Who directed China Gate?
China Gate was directed by Wang Yang.
Who stars in China Gate?
The principal cast of China Gate includes Not specified.
When was China Gate released and how long is it?
China Gate was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.