The Blue Kite
蓝风筝
“A history untold, a memory unfolds.”
Synopsis
A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.
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THE BLUE KITE ExcerptOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-05-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tian Yi
Infant Tietou
Wenyao Zhang
Young Tietou
Xiaoman Chen
Teenage Tietou
Lü Liping
Chen Shujuan
Pu Cunxin
Lin Shaolong
Li Xuejian
Uncle Li
Ping Zong
Chen Shusheng
Hong Zhang
Zhu Ying
Chu Shuanzhong
Chen Shuyan
Song Xiaoying
Sis
Liu Yanjin
Shujuan's Mother
Li Bin
Granny
Guo Donglin
Lin Yunwei
Zhang Lu
Mrs. Lan
Shumin Wu
Street Committee Officer
Zhang Fengyi
话剧男演员
Ding Jiali
校长
Lü Zhong
蓝太太
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 25, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tian Zhuangzhuang
- Screenplay & Story
- Cui Jiajun
- Original Score
- Yoshihide Otomo
- Original Title
- 蓝风筝
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
- Production Studios
- Beijing Film Studio, Chu Eyetos & Co., Longwick Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Cui Jiajun
Yoshihide Otomo
Hou Yong
Lengleng Qian
Department Leadership Roster
Tian Zhuangzhuang
Director
Lengleng Qian
Editor
Hou Yong
Director of Photography
Cui Jiajun
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blue Kite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Blue Kite about?
A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.
Who directed The Blue Kite?
The Blue Kite was directed by Tian Zhuangzhuang.
Who stars in The Blue Kite?
The principal cast of The Blue Kite includes Tian Yi, Wenyao Zhang, Xiaoman Chen, Lü Liping, Pu Cunxin.
When was The Blue Kite released and how long is it?
The Blue Kite was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blue Kite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blue Kite was composed by Yoshihide Otomo.