Not One Less
一个都不能少
“In her village, she was the teacher. In the city, she discovered how much she had to learn.”
Synopsis
Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.
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Top Cast
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Wei Minzhi
Wei Minzhi
Zhang Huike
Zhang Huike
Tian Zhenda
Village Chief
Gao Enman
Teacher Gao
Sun Zhimei
Sun Zhimei
Feng Yuying
TV Receptionist
Li Fanfan
TV Host
Zhang Yichang
Mr. Zhang
Zhanqing Xu
Brick Factory Owner
Liu Hanzhi
Zhang Huike's Mother
Ma Guolin
Bus Station Man
Wu Wanlu
TV Station Manager
Ru Liu
Train Station Announcer
Wang Shulan
Stationery Store Clerk
Fu Xinmin
TV Station Director
Bai Mei
Juxin Restaurant Manager
Zhang Mingshan
Student
Jiao Jie
Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 18, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 14, 2000
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Yimou
- Screenplay & Story
- Xiangsheng Shi
- Original Score
- San Bao
- Original Title
- 一个都不能少
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- 广西电影制片厂, Bejing New Picture Distribution Company, Film Productions Asia, Columbia Pictures, CP Film Production Asia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Yimou
Xiangsheng Shi
San Bao
Hou Yong
Ru Zhai
Zhang Weiping, Yu Zhao
Department Leadership Roster
Zhang Yimou
Director
Xiangsheng Shi
Writer
Cao Juiping
Production Design
Ru Zhai
Editor
Hou Yong
Director of Photography
San Bao
Original Music Composer
Yu Zhao
Producer
Tong Huamiao
Costume Design
Zhang Weiping
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Not One Less
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Not One Less about?
Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.
Who directed Not One Less?
Not One Less was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Not One Less?
The principal cast of Not One Less includes Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman, Sun Zhimei.
When was Not One Less released and how long is it?
Not One Less was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Not One Less?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not One Less was composed by San Bao.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Not One Less?
Not One Less holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).