

Set Off
即日启程
Synopsis
Lao Cui, a good-for-nothing but kind-hearted man running a Chinese restaurant in Cyprus. He comes home to Beijing only to find his wife cheated on him, pregnant with his best friend's baby. Devastated, Cui's misfortune is further compounded by the news that his business partner is going to sell his restaurant. Before he flies back to Cyprus, Cui bumps into a sassy girl named Xiao Xia, and his real nightmare has only just begun ...
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April 1, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$929K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jiang Liu
- Original Title
- 即日启程
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Worldwide Gross
- $929K
- Production Studios
- Media Asia Films, Beijing Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jiang Liu
Zhao Hai Cheng
Department Leadership Roster
Jiang Liu
Director
Zhao Hai Cheng
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Set Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Set Off about?
Lao Cui, a good-for-nothing but kind-hearted man running a Chinese restaurant in Cyprus. He comes home to Beijing only to find his wife cheated on him, pregnant with his best friend's baby. Devastated, Cui's misfortune is further compounded by the news that his business partner is going to sell his restaurant. Before he flies back to Cyprus, Cui bumps into a sassy girl named Xiao Xia, and his real nightmare has only just begun ...
Who directed Set Off?
Set Off was directed by Jiang Liu.
Who stars in Set Off?
The principal cast of Set Off includes Fan Wei, Ju Wenpei, Liu Hua, Wang Qianyuan, Ren Zhengbin.
When was Set Off released and how long is it?
Set Off was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
How much did Set Off make at the box office?
Set Off grossed $929K in worldwide ticket sales.
