The Ballad of Yaya
La balade de Yaya
Synopsis
1937. Yaya, a wealthy 9-year-old Chinese girl raised in the French Concession in Shanghai, loves playing piano, just like her mother. When the Japanese invade China, Yaya, not realizing her Music Academy entrance exam is cancelled, still tries to turn up. Her parents, who have accepted protection from the French Consul and were hoping to board the last boat to Hong Kong, now have to find their daughter in the occupied city. But Yaya, saved from an air raid by Tuduo, a street-smart urchin, believes she’s messed up and that her parents had to leave without her. So begins her long journey to Hong Kong to find them with her new friend Tuduo.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Antoine Schoumsky, Patrick Marty, Céline Ronté
- Original Title
- La balade de Yaya
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Blue Spirit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antoine Schoumsky, Patrick Marty, Céline Ronté, Jean-Marie Omont, Golo Zhao
Department Leadership Roster
Antoine Schoumsky
Screenplay
Patrick Marty
Screenplay
Céline Ronté
Screenplay
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What is The Ballad of Yaya about?
1937. Yaya, a wealthy 9-year-old Chinese girl raised in the French Concession in Shanghai, loves playing piano, just like her mother. When the Japanese invade China, Yaya, not realizing her Music Academy entrance exam is cancelled, still tries to turn up. Her parents, who have accepted protection from the French Consul and were hoping to board the last boat to Hong Kong, now have to find their daughter in the occupied city. But Yaya, saved from an air raid by Tuduo, a street-smart urchin, believes she’s messed up and that her parents had to leave without her. So begins her long journey to Hong Kong to find them with her new friend Tuduo.
Who directed The Ballad of Yaya?
The Ballad of Yaya was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The Ballad of Yaya?
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When was The Ballad of Yaya released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Yaya was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Is The Ballad of Yaya based on a book or true story?
The Ballad of Yaya is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "Jean-Marie Omont", Graphic Novel: "Golo Zhao".