Far from War
远离战争的年代
Synopsis
An elderly veteran of WWII living in peaceful retirement with his son and the latter's family becomes increasingly lost in wartime memories and reminiscences, much to his son's consternation. One day, an item the old man reads in a magazine prompts him to go off unannounced on a war-related quest. The son goes searching for his father, and in doing so reaches a greater understanding of both the old man and the generation he represents.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hu Mei
- Screenplay & Story
- Liu Baolin
- Original Title
- 远离战争的年代
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- 八一电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hu Mei
Liu Baolin
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Hu Mei
Director
Liu Baolin
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What is Far from War about?
An elderly veteran of WWII living in peaceful retirement with his son and the latter's family becomes increasingly lost in wartime memories and reminiscences, much to his son's consternation. One day, an item the old man reads in a magazine prompts him to go off unannounced on a war-related quest. The son goes searching for his father, and in doing so reaches a greater understanding of both the old man and the generation he represents.
Who directed Far from War?
Far from War was directed by Hu Mei.
Who stars in Far from War?
The principal cast of Far from War includes Wang Xueqi, Tao Yuling, Zhu Lin, Huang Zongluo.
When was Far from War released and how long is it?
Far from War was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.