Almost Heaven
Synopsis
Far from home, 17-year-old Ying Ling practices for her examination to become a mortician at one of China's largest funeral homes. The everyday routine of this unusual occupation also serves up both humorous and life affirming moments.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Salter
- Original Score
- Terence Dunn
- Original Title
- Almost Heaven
- Country of Origin
- China, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Salter
Terence Dunn
Carol Salter
Cinzia Baldessari, Hoping Chen, Rodrigo Saquel
Carol Salter, Elhum Shakerifar, Heike Bachelier, Cinzia Baldessari
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Salter
Director
Cinzia Baldessari
Editor
Hoping Chen
Editor
Carol Salter
Director of Photography
Rodrigo Saquel
Editor
Terence Dunn
Original Music Composer
Carol Salter
Producer
Elhum Shakerifar
Producer
Heike Bachelier
Producer
Cinzia Baldessari
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Almost Heaven.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Almost Heaven
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Almost Heaven about?
Far from home, 17-year-old Ying Ling practices for her examination to become a mortician at one of China's largest funeral homes. The everyday routine of this unusual occupation also serves up both humorous and life affirming moments.
Who directed Almost Heaven?
Almost Heaven was directed by Carol Salter.
Who stars in Almost Heaven?
The principal cast of Almost Heaven includes Not specified.
When was Almost Heaven released and how long is it?
Almost Heaven was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Almost Heaven?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Almost Heaven was composed by Terence Dunn.