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Release Year2016
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorSong Yeming, Binlin Jin
WritersGaoli Yan, Gaoli City
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Spirit of the Drum
About The Spirit of the Drum
The movie "Fighting Drums" is adapted from the novel "Drum Soul" and is directed by the national first-level director Song Yeming. The film is based on the Ansai folk culture in Shaanxi. It tells the intricate grievances and hatreds that happened between the two families in Gaoshizhai after the 1911 Revolution. In the filming of the film, boldly used non-professional actors such as local drummers and folk artists to show the beauty of original art.
Directed by Song Yeming, Binlin Jin, The Spirit of the Drum leans on a strong ensemble — Song Yu, Su Mengmeng, Xiaoming Zhao — 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 2016.
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