Sacrifice
赵氏孤儿
Synopsis
For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.
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Sacrifice Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-19
Top Cast
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Ge You
Yin Cheng
Wang Xueqi
Tu'an Gu
Huang Xiaoming
Jue Han
Fan Bingbing
Mrs. ZhuangJi
Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo
Shuo Zhao
Hai Qing
Cheng Ying's wife
Zhang Fengyi
Gongsun Chujiu
Arthur Chen
Xin Jun
Li Dongxue
Ti Miming
Wang Jinsong
Advisor
Bao Guo-an
Zhao Dun
Peng Bo
Prince Ling
Dong Wenjun
Lin Zhe
Liu Yajin
Pacient
Zhao Wenhao
Zhao Guo (child)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 27, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chen Kaige
- Screenplay & Story
- Chen Kaige, Zhao Ningyu, Baoru Ren, Gao Xuan
- Original Score
- Ma Shangyou
- Original Title
- 赵氏孤儿
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Production Studios
- Shanghai Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chen Kaige
Chen Kaige, Zhao Ningyu, Baoru Ren, Gao Xuan, Ningyu Zhao
Ma Shangyou
Yang Shu
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Chen Hong, Qin Hong, Ren Zhonglun
Department Leadership Roster
Chen Kaige
Director
Derek Hui Wang-Yu
Editor
Chen Kaige
Screenplay
Chen Hong
Producer
Zhao Ningyu
Screenplay
Qin Hong
Producer
Ningyu Zhao
Writer
Baoru Ren
Screenplay
Gao Xuan
Screenplay
Yang Shu
Director of Photography
Ren Zhonglun
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacrifice
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What is Sacrifice about?
For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When Tu’an Gu learns of the baby’s escape he seizes every infant in the city, vowing to kill them all unless the Zhao baby is surrendered. As the tyrant’s soldiers arrive at Cheng Ying’s home the frantic doctor hides his wife with their own baby whilst surrendering the Zhao child as his own. But his family is discovered; his baby is presumed to be the Zhao heir and murdered along with his wife for harboring the infant. Now set on revenge Cheng Ying enrolls the Zhao orphan into the service of the Tu’an Gu household, plotting to use him as an instrument of vengeance when he comes of age.
Who directed Sacrifice?
Sacrifice was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in Sacrifice?
The principal cast of Sacrifice includes Ge You, Wang Xueqi, Huang Xiaoming, Fan Bingbing, Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo.
When was Sacrifice released and how long is it?
Sacrifice was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Sacrifice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sacrifice was composed by Ma Shangyou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sacrifice?
Sacrifice holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).