The Western Trunk Line
西干道
Synopsis
Authentic and subtly-written coming-of-age story set against the end of the dark 1970s. A dominant mother, a taciturn father, an elder brother who won’t shape up and the little brother who won’t take sides. Then a beautiful girl comes to live across the road from distant Beijing. (IFFR.com)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Jixian
- Original Title
- 西干道
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
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What is The Western Trunk Line about?
Authentic and subtly-written coming-of-age story set against the end of the dark 1970s. A dominant mother, a taciturn father, an elder brother who won’t shape up and the little brother who won’t take sides. Then a beautiful girl comes to live across the road from distant Beijing. (IFFR.com)
Who directed The Western Trunk Line?
The Western Trunk Line was directed by Li Jixian.
Who stars in The Western Trunk Line?
The principal cast of The Western Trunk Line includes Shen Jiani, Jay Lee.
When was The Western Trunk Line released and how long is it?
The Western Trunk Line was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.