Like Father and Son
拨浪鼓咚咚响
Synopsis
Guoren travels the villages, selling goods of all kinds while he hunts for the man who stole the money for his son's care. Madou, one of the many abandoned children in the villages, hides in Guoren's truck so he can look for his father. A powerful but cathartic trip through rural China with a neorealist touch and non-professional actors who add authenticity to the story, prompting spontaneous laughter despite the challenging issues involved.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Chinese Youth Film Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bai Zhiqiang
- Screenplay & Story
- Bai Zhiqiang
- Original Title
- 拨浪鼓咚咚响
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 西安仟影艺术文化传播有限公司
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bai Zhiqiang
Bai Zhiqiang
田佼平, Lu Wei
Department Leadership Roster
Bai Zhiqiang
Director
Bai Zhiqiang
Writer
田佼平
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Like Father and Son
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What is Like Father and Son about?
Guoren travels the villages, selling goods of all kinds while he hunts for the man who stole the money for his son's care. Madou, one of the many abandoned children in the villages, hides in Guoren's truck so he can look for his father. A powerful but cathartic trip through rural China with a neorealist touch and non-professional actors who add authenticity to the story, prompting spontaneous laughter despite the challenging issues involved.
Who directed Like Father and Son?
Like Father and Son was directed by Bai Zhiqiang.
Who stars in Like Father and Son?
The principal cast of Like Father and Son includes Wangjun Hui, Bai Zeze.
When was Like Father and Son released and how long is it?
Like Father and Son was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.