A Soldier
当兵
Synopsis
Directed by Kang Jianning (under the pseudonym Wu Gong), and part of the 'Interesting Times' series with Duan Jinchuan's The Secret of My Success and Jiang Yue's This Happy Life. The film chronicles the progress of a lazy Chinese teenager who has a rude awakening when he joins the People's Liberation Army. The original film was finished in 2001, was titled 当兵 (Soldier), and is 88 minutes. It has never been broadcasted. There are two other, widely available versions: An English dub cut for BBC, which is 40 min, and a three-episode CCTV version that adds footage shot in 2003.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kang Jianning, Li Jun
- Original Title
- 当兵
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kang Jianning, Li Jun
Kang Jianning, Li Jun
Department Leadership Roster
Kang Jianning
Director
Li Jun
Director
Kang Jianning
Director of Photography
Li Jun
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Soldier.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Soldier
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Soldier about?
Directed by Kang Jianning (under the pseudonym Wu Gong), and part of the 'Interesting Times' series with Duan Jinchuan's The Secret of My Success and Jiang Yue's This Happy Life. The film chronicles the progress of a lazy Chinese teenager who has a rude awakening when he joins the People's Liberation Army. The original film was finished in 2001, was titled 当兵 (Soldier), and is 88 minutes. It has never been broadcasted. There are two other, widely available versions: An English dub cut for BBC, which is 40 min, and a three-episode CCTV version that adds footage shot in 2003.
Who directed A Soldier?
A Soldier was directed by Kang Jianning, Li Jun.
Who stars in A Soldier?
The principal cast of A Soldier includes Not specified.
When was A Soldier released and how long is it?
A Soldier was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.