Crested Ibis
塬上
Synopsis
The story begins with Vince Kang, a reporter in Beijing, having to go back to his hometown to report a crested ibis, one of the national treasures found unexpectedly. During the process of pursuit and hide of the crested ibis, everyone's interest is revealed and the scars, both mental and physical were rip up. In addition, the environment pollution, an aftermath from China's development pattern, is brought into daylight. The story, from the perspective of a returnee, reveals the living condition of rural China and exposes the dilemma of humanity. In the end, Vince, the renegade, had no alternative but make a compromise with his motherland.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
39th Moscow International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Qiao Liang
- Original Title
- 塬上
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Sunnyway Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Qiao Liang
Huang Lian
Peng Duan
Department Leadership Roster
Qiao Liang
Director
Huang Lian
Director of Photography
Zhiwen Yang
Production Design
Peng Duan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crested Ibis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crested Ibis about?
The story begins with Vince Kang, a reporter in Beijing, having to go back to his hometown to report a crested ibis, one of the national treasures found unexpectedly. During the process of pursuit and hide of the crested ibis, everyone's interest is revealed and the scars, both mental and physical were rip up. In addition, the environment pollution, an aftermath from China's development pattern, is brought into daylight. The story, from the perspective of a returnee, reveals the living condition of rural China and exposes the dilemma of humanity. In the end, Vince, the renegade, had no alternative but make a compromise with his motherland.
Who directed Crested Ibis?
Crested Ibis was directed by Qiao Liang.
Who stars in Crested Ibis?
The principal cast of Crested Ibis includes Gao Zifeng, Meng Haiyan, Wang Peilu.
When was Crested Ibis released and how long is it?
Crested Ibis was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.