Life on a String
边走边唱
Synopsis
A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Kaige
- Original Title
- 边走边唱
- Country of Origin
- China, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Serene Production, Pandora Film, Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Herald Ace, Cinecompany, Diva Film, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kaige
Chen Kaige, Shi Tiesheng
Gu Changwei
Pei Xiaonan
Donald Ranvaud
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Kaige
Director
Pei Xiaonan
Editor
Gu Changwei
Director of Photography
Donald Ranvaud
Producer
Chen Kaige
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life on a String
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What is Life on a String about?
A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.
Who directed Life on a String?
Life on a String was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in Life on a String?
The principal cast of Life on a String includes Liu Zhongyuan, Xu Qing, Huang Lei, Ma Ling, Yao Er-ga.
When was Life on a String released and how long is it?
Life on a String was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Is Life on a String based on a book or true story?
Life on a String is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shi Tiesheng".