Springtime in a Small Town
An assured return from Tian Zhuangzhuang ("The Blue Kite") with his first film for ten years. Beautifully capturing the setting of a once-grand mansion in the aftermath of World War II, this is an intimate and graceful portrait of five people as they reconcile themselves to their lives and time.
Year: 2002
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Chinese Cinema, Film Festivals 2003
Country: China
Director: Tian Zhuangzhuang
Starring: Xin Baiqing, Wu Jun, Hu Jingfan
Duration: 116 Minutes
Rating: PG - Adult themes.
Subtitles: Yes
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Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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