
My Chinese Sister
Ma sœur chinoise
Synopsis
In 1977, one year after Mao died, a French man ( played by Alain Bashung) comes back to China to work as a school teacher with his daughter. He quickly ignores the interdiction of getting in touch with Chinese people and finds himself drawn into mysterious meetings at the Red Pavilion. MY CHINESE SISTER is a movie about pretense and the mystification of reality.
Top Cast
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Hainan Island International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Mazars
- Screenplay & Story
- Alain Mazars
- Original Score
- Olivier Hutman
- Original Title
- Ma sœur chinoise
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- MACT Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Mazars
Alain Mazars
Olivier Hutman
Jacques Bouquin
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Mazars
Director
Jacques Bouquin
Director of Photography
Alain Mazars
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About My Chinese Sister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is My Chinese Sister about?
In 1977, one year after Mao died, a French man ( played by Alain Bashung) comes back to China to work as a school teacher with his daughter. He quickly ignores the interdiction of getting in touch with Chinese people and finds himself drawn into mysterious meetings at the Red Pavilion. MY CHINESE SISTER is a movie about pretense and the mystification of reality.
Who directed My Chinese Sister?
My Chinese Sister was directed by Alain Mazars.
Who stars in My Chinese Sister?
The principal cast of My Chinese Sister includes Jean-François Balmer, Alain Bashung, Jean-Claude Brisson, Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, Ru Ping.
When was My Chinese Sister released and how long is it?
My Chinese Sister was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for My Chinese Sister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Chinese Sister was composed by Olivier Hutman.
