On the Way to the Sea
去大海的路上
Synopsis
On May 12, 2008 , the biggest earthquake in Chinese history occurred in the film maker's hometown of Wenchuan. According to official polls, 69,159 were killed, 374,141 were seriously injured and 17,469 are still considered to be missing. The film maker's parents, central character in the film, are survivors. In a surreal hybrid of documentary footage, experimental abstraction and fictional elements, "On the Way to the Sea" studies the human fragility and spiritual homelessness generated by such disasters.
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去大海的路上 ON THE WAY TO THE SEA (预告片 Trailer) (古涛 Gu Tao, 2010)
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-06
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tao Gu
- Original Score
- Delphine Measroch
- Original Title
- 去大海的路上
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tao Gu
Delphine Measroch
Aonan Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Tao Gu
Director
Aonan Yang
Producer
Delphine Measroch
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Way to the Sea
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What is On the Way to the Sea about?
On May 12, 2008 , the biggest earthquake in Chinese history occurred in the film maker's hometown of Wenchuan. According to official polls, 69,159 were killed, 374,141 were seriously injured and 17,469 are still considered to be missing. The film maker's parents, central character in the film, are survivors. In a surreal hybrid of documentary footage, experimental abstraction and fictional elements, "On the Way to the Sea" studies the human fragility and spiritual homelessness generated by such disasters.
Who directed On the Way to the Sea?
On the Way to the Sea was directed by Tao Gu.
Who stars in On the Way to the Sea?
The principal cast of On the Way to the Sea includes Not specified.
When was On the Way to the Sea released and how long is it?
On the Way to the Sea was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Way to the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Way to the Sea was composed by Delphine Measroch.