Seafood
海鲜
Synopsis
Zhang Xiaomei (Jin Zi), is a prostitute living in Beijing. When relationship problems with her boyfriend erupt, she flees to the resort city of Beidaihe and takes a room in a small hotel where she contemplates committing suicide. There she meets a young poet. The next morning, she wakes and learns that the poet has slit his wrists. When the police arrive, she meets Deng Jianguo (Cheng Taisheng), a middle-aged officer who questions her over the poet's death. Their relationship soon grows increasingly complicated as Deng learns of Xiaomei's plans to commit suicide. Over the course of several days, he takes her to eat seafood dinners, extolling the virtues and health benefits of the diet, including a claim that it makes him a more potent lover. When Xiaomei tries to commit suicide in a nearby town, she is thwarted by Deng who brings her back to Beidaihe and proceeds to rape her. Xiaomei eventually leaves the seaside town for Beijing again.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhu Wen
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhu Wen
- Original Title
- 海鲜
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhu Wen
Zhu Wen
Liu Yonghong
Department Leadership Roster
Zhu Wen
Director
Liu Yonghong
Director of Photography
Zhu Wen
Writer
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What is Seafood about?
Zhang Xiaomei (Jin Zi), is a prostitute living in Beijing. When relationship problems with her boyfriend erupt, she flees to the resort city of Beidaihe and takes a room in a small hotel where she contemplates committing suicide. There she meets a young poet. The next morning, she wakes and learns that the poet has slit his wrists. When the police arrive, she meets Deng Jianguo (Cheng Taisheng), a middle-aged officer who questions her over the poet's death. Their relationship soon grows increasingly complicated as Deng learns of Xiaomei's plans to commit suicide. Over the course of several days, he takes her to eat seafood dinners, extolling the virtues and health benefits of the diet, including a claim that it makes him a more potent lover. When Xiaomei tries to commit suicide in a nearby town, she is thwarted by Deng who brings her back to Beidaihe and proceeds to rape her. Xiaomei eventually leaves the seaside town for Beijing again.
Who directed Seafood?
Seafood was directed by Zhu Wen.
Who stars in Seafood?
The principal cast of Seafood includes Jin Zi, Cheng Taishen, Jin Haishu, Ma Liuming, 程乐平.
When was Seafood released and how long is it?
Seafood was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.