The Candidats
为人民服务
Synopsis
The film documents the presidential campaign of Xu Jiujing, chairman of the Vegetarian People's Party, in a mockumentary style. Xu Jiujing, who sports a white spot on his nose, finds himself driven by patriotic concern for his people despite his success in the vegetarian food industry. He resolves to run for President of the Republic of China. From his daily life to the minutiae of his campaign headquarters, his earnest desire to do good consistently backfires. Ultimately, scandal forces him to withdraw from the presidential race.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Peng, Peter Lee Gui-Yuen
- Original Title
- 为人民服务
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Peng, Peter Lee Gui-Yuen
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Peng
Director
Peter Lee Gui-Yuen
Director
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What is The Candidats about?
The film documents the presidential campaign of Xu Jiujing, chairman of the Vegetarian People's Party, in a mockumentary style. Xu Jiujing, who sports a white spot on his nose, finds himself driven by patriotic concern for his people despite his success in the vegetarian food industry. He resolves to run for President of the Republic of China. From his daily life to the minutiae of his campaign headquarters, his earnest desire to do good consistently backfires. Ultimately, scandal forces him to withdraw from the presidential race.
Who directed The Candidats?
The Candidats was directed by Neil Peng, Peter Lee Gui-Yuen.
Who stars in The Candidats?
The principal cast of The Candidats includes Not specified.
When was The Candidats released and how long is it?
The Candidats was released in 1998 with a total runtime of Unknown.