Let It Be
無米樂
Synopsis
What do you think of when you think of a grain of rice? Let It Be is a documentary that records the daily labor and lives of three elderly rice farmers in Tainan County’s Houbi Township. In the heart of Taiwan’s rice-producing country, they have passed their days shedding a bead of sweat to match each grain of rice. The film depicts their lifestyles which have changed little over the last half-century. Observing their toil at work and the way they go about their lives allows the viewer to appreciate the wisdom that imbues their lives and the fascinating dynamics of their relationships with each other, their animals, the gods, the weather, and the land. Between the vastness of the heavens and the joys and sorrows of the earth and its inhabitants, each farmer fulfills his unique destiny.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yen Lan-Chuan, Cres Chuang
- Original Title
- 無米樂
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yen Lan-Chuan, Cres Chuang
Department Leadership Roster
Yen Lan-Chuan
Director
Cres Chuang
Director
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Let It Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Let It Be
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What is Let It Be about?
What do you think of when you think of a grain of rice? Let It Be is a documentary that records the daily labor and lives of three elderly rice farmers in Tainan County’s Houbi Township. In the heart of Taiwan’s rice-producing country, they have passed their days shedding a bead of sweat to match each grain of rice. The film depicts their lifestyles which have changed little over the last half-century. Observing their toil at work and the way they go about their lives allows the viewer to appreciate the wisdom that imbues their lives and the fascinating dynamics of their relationships with each other, their animals, the gods, the weather, and the land. Between the vastness of the heavens and the joys and sorrows of the earth and its inhabitants, each farmer fulfills his unique destiny.
Who directed Let It Be?
Let It Be was directed by Yen Lan-Chuan, Cres Chuang.
Who stars in Let It Be?
The principal cast of Let It Be includes Not specified.
When was Let It Be released and how long is it?
Let It Be was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.