The Rib
肋骨
Synopsis
32-year-old designer Huanyu knows he is a woman born as a man and has a support system of transgender friends, doctors and his straight best friend/roommate. However sex reassignment surgery legally requires parental approval and Huanyu's pious Christian father sees this as a deadly sin.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Zhang Wei
- Original Title
- 肋骨
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
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Zhang Wei
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Zhang Wei
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What is The Rib about?
32-year-old designer Huanyu knows he is a woman born as a man and has a support system of transgender friends, doctors and his straight best friend/roommate. However sex reassignment surgery legally requires parental approval and Huanyu's pious Christian father sees this as a deadly sin.
Who directed The Rib?
The Rib was directed by Zhang Wei.
Who stars in The Rib?
The principal cast of The Rib includes Hao Meng, Gao Deng, Weijie Yuan, Huang Jingyi.
When was The Rib released and how long is it?
The Rib was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.