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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 41m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorLi Jixian
WritersLi Jixian
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsThe Western Trunk Line
About The Western Trunk Line
Authentic and subtly-written coming-of-age story set against the end of the dark 1970s. A dominant mother, a taciturn father, an elder brother who won’t shape up and the little brother who won’t take sides. Then a beautiful girl comes to live across the road from distant Beijing. (IFFR.com)
Directed by Li Jixian, The Western Trunk Line leans on a strong ensemble — Shen Jiani, Jay Lee — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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