The Surroundings
吞噬
Synopsis
In a society obsessed with economic development, the old and the young are often ignored. A young man from a rural area is hired to take care of an old man living on a farm. The old man stands firmly on keeping his home, while the young man works hard to make a life for him and his girlfriend. However, the two are met with the harshness of a society that's leaving them behind. In the end, they become victims to a fate they did not choose.
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Freshwave 2011 鮮浪潮--本地競賽短片 吞噬 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-26
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fresh Wave International Short Film Festival 2011
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yang Zhengfan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yang Zhengfan
- Original Title
- 吞噬
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Fresh Wave, Hong Kong Arts Development Council, Burn the Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yang Zhengfan
Yang Zhengfan
Yang Zhengfan, Jonnathan C. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Yang Zhengfan
Director
Yang Zhengfan
Writer
Yang Zhengfan
Director of Photography
Jonnathan C. Smith
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Surroundings
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What is The Surroundings about?
In a society obsessed with economic development, the old and the young are often ignored. A young man from a rural area is hired to take care of an old man living on a farm. The old man stands firmly on keeping his home, while the young man works hard to make a life for him and his girlfriend. However, the two are met with the harshness of a society that's leaving them behind. In the end, they become victims to a fate they did not choose.
Who directed The Surroundings?
The Surroundings was directed by Yang Zhengfan.
Who stars in The Surroundings?
The principal cast of The Surroundings includes Not specified.
When was The Surroundings released and how long is it?
The Surroundings was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 27m.