The Reading Boy
念书的孩子
Synopsis
A boy living in the countryside with only his dog and his grandfather as companions struggles through life with the overwhelming longing for his parents that have moved far away.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yaxuan Yuan
- Screenplay & Story
- Xianming Meng
- Original Title
- 念书的孩子
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yaxuan Yuan
Xianming Meng
Yaxuan Yuan, Aijing Guo, 敖丽蓉, 张志功, 李新红
Department Leadership Roster
Yaxuan Yuan
Producer
Yaxuan Yuan
Director
Aijing Guo
Producer
Xianming Meng
Writer
于明业
Producer
王宏晓
Producer
王鲁明
Producer
张富国
Producer
叶传林
Producer
王声雷
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reading Boy
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What is The Reading Boy about?
A boy living in the countryside with only his dog and his grandfather as companions struggles through life with the overwhelming longing for his parents that have moved far away.
Who directed The Reading Boy?
The Reading Boy was directed by Yaxuan Yuan.
Who stars in The Reading Boy?
The principal cast of The Reading Boy includes Jiang Hualin, Li Jiaqi, 徐巾淇, 房凯旋, 刘奇.
When was The Reading Boy released and how long is it?
The Reading Boy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.