August 15th
Synopsis
Based on a real life event, a young Chinese woman boards a bus with her boyfriend to head home to meet his parents. What was supposed to be a joyful holiday turns unpredictable when a pair of countryside crooks hijack their bus. Traveling through China's dangerous mountain passes, the passengers must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their own safety.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xuan Jiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Xuan Jiang
- Original Title
- August 15th
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xuan Jiang
Xuan Jiang
Haifeng Duan
Esteban Arguello
Gareth Chang
Department Leadership Roster
Haifeng Duan
Director of Photography
Esteban Arguello
Editor
Xuan Jiang
Writer
Xuan Jiang
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About August 15th
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is August 15th about?
Based on a real life event, a young Chinese woman boards a bus with her boyfriend to head home to meet his parents. What was supposed to be a joyful holiday turns unpredictable when a pair of countryside crooks hijack their bus. Traveling through China's dangerous mountain passes, the passengers must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their own safety.
Who directed August 15th?
August 15th was directed by Xuan Jiang.
Who stars in August 15th?
The principal cast of August 15th includes Bian Tao, Zhao Xinxi, Cai Lu, Meng Ting-yi, Shaoshi Qu.
When was August 15th released and how long is it?
August 15th was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 20m.