Dream of the Empty City
Synopsis
An old man in hospice care tells his life story from beginning to end, of Peking Opera and singer Ma Lianliang, and of the humiliation and desperation of old age. Soon, the border between dreams and memories, reality and mental confusion become indistinct; the old man is slipping away, falling into the depths of his soul. Is it the shadow of death that disturbs his rest? Who is he? What kind of life did he lead?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ji Dan
- Original Title
- Dream of the Empty City
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ji Dan
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Ji Dan
Director
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What is Dream of the Empty City about?
An old man in hospice care tells his life story from beginning to end, of Peking Opera and singer Ma Lianliang, and of the humiliation and desperation of old age. Soon, the border between dreams and memories, reality and mental confusion become indistinct; the old man is slipping away, falling into the depths of his soul. Is it the shadow of death that disturbs his rest? Who is he? What kind of life did he lead?
Who directed Dream of the Empty City?
Dream of the Empty City was directed by Ji Dan.
Who stars in Dream of the Empty City?
The principal cast of Dream of the Empty City includes Not specified.
When was Dream of the Empty City released and how long is it?
Dream of the Empty City was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.