Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish
Synopsis
“Our family is special”, says filmmaker Lei Lei’s father Lei Jiaqi. On the audio track of this inventive, poignant essay film he starts to talk about the struggles of his family, amid China’s troubled times of the 1960s. When his own father, Lei Ting, is sent to the countryside, he stays behind with his sister and his ill mother. When Mum passes away, and the system forbids Ting to come back to live with his children, the kids are kept in an orphanage.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lei Lei
- Screenplay & Story
- Lei Lei
- Original Title
- Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong, Netherlands, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- C RAY STUDIO, Chinese Shadows
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lei Lei
Lei Lei
Lei Lei
Department Leadership Roster
Lei Lei
Editor
Lei Lei
Writer
Lei Lei
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish about?
“Our family is special”, says filmmaker Lei Lei’s father Lei Jiaqi. On the audio track of this inventive, poignant essay film he starts to talk about the struggles of his family, amid China’s troubled times of the 1960s. When his own father, Lei Ting, is sent to the countryside, he stays behind with his sister and his ill mother. When Mum passes away, and the system forbids Ting to come back to live with his children, the kids are kept in an orphanage.
Who directed Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish?
Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish was directed by Lei Lei.
Who stars in Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish?
The principal cast of Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish includes Not specified.
When was Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish released and how long is it?
Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.