When the Bough Breaks
危巢
Synopsis
Ji Dan’s documentary about the daughters of a dirt-poor family living among Beijing scrap heaps, and their ferocious determination to get an education, is exhilarating, heart breaking, life affirming, shocking, despairing and ecstatic, all at once.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Yunnan Multi Culture Visual Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ji Dan
- Original Title
- 危巢
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ji Dan
Ji Dan, Sha Qing
Department Leadership Roster
Ji Dan
Director
Ji Dan
Editor
Sha Qing
Editor
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What is When the Bough Breaks about?
Ji Dan’s documentary about the daughters of a dirt-poor family living among Beijing scrap heaps, and their ferocious determination to get an education, is exhilarating, heart breaking, life affirming, shocking, despairing and ecstatic, all at once.
Who directed When the Bough Breaks?
When the Bough Breaks was directed by Ji Dan.
Who stars in When the Bough Breaks?
The principal cast of When the Bough Breaks includes Not specified.
When was When the Bough Breaks released and how long is it?
When the Bough Breaks was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.