The Shaft
地下的天空
Synopsis
In a mining town in western China, separately, we follow three members of a family. Each individual family members’ story flows from one to another chronologically, although they do not simply trace the continual development of a single family. There is the daughter who has to choose between her dreams and a suitable husband, the son who is about to start work down the mine, and the father who has just retired. Their lives are inextricably bound together as they symbolically represent the men and women from all mining towns who must accept their thwarted dreams and aspirations, and learn to accept their lot in life.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Chi
- Original Title
- 地下的天空
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
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What is The Shaft about?
In a mining town in western China, separately, we follow three members of a family. Each individual family members’ story flows from one to another chronologically, although they do not simply trace the continual development of a single family. There is the daughter who has to choose between her dreams and a suitable husband, the son who is about to start work down the mine, and the father who has just retired. Their lives are inextricably bound together as they symbolically represent the men and women from all mining towns who must accept their thwarted dreams and aspirations, and learn to accept their lot in life.
Who directed The Shaft?
The Shaft was directed by Zhang Chi.
Who stars in The Shaft?
The principal cast of The Shaft includes Huang Xuan, Luo Deyuan, Zheng Luoqian.
When was The Shaft released and how long is it?
The Shaft was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.