Life After Life
枝繁叶茂
Synopsis
A hare is let loose in the forest, a dog gives chase and the boy tears after them, his father in tentative pursuit. Minutes pass, the forest falls silent, and when the boy re-enters the frame, something has changed: he now speaks with the voice of his dead mother. Mingchung shows little surprise at Xiuying’s return, he even asks why she didn’t come earlier. She says she’ll leave again once she’s completed one simple task, to replant the tree that stands before their now abandoned home.
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Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Hanyi
- Screenplay & Story
- Zhang Hanyi
- Original Title
- 枝繁叶茂
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Xstream Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Zhang Hanyi
Zhang Hanyi
Chang Mang
Matthieu Laclau
Zhang Yong, Jia Zhangke
Department Leadership Roster
Matthieu Laclau
Editor
Zhang Hanyi
Director
Zhang Hanyi
Writer
Chang Mang
Director of Photography
Yu Haoran
Production Design
Jia Zhangke
Producer
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What is Life After Life about?
A hare is let loose in the forest, a dog gives chase and the boy tears after them, his father in tentative pursuit. Minutes pass, the forest falls silent, and when the boy re-enters the frame, something has changed: he now speaks with the voice of his dead mother. Mingchung shows little surprise at Xiuying’s return, he even asks why she didn’t come earlier. She says she’ll leave again once she’s completed one simple task, to replant the tree that stands before their now abandoned home.
Who directed Life After Life?
Life After Life was directed by Zhang Hanyi.
Who stars in Life After Life?
The principal cast of Life After Life includes Zhang Li, Zhang Mingjun, Wang Ji Shan, Wei Xiao Min, Wang Bing Qun.
When was Life After Life released and how long is it?
Life After Life was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.