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Release Year2008
Runtime0h 20m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresCrime, Drama
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DirectorXuan Jiang
WritersXuan Jiang
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsAugust 15th
About August 15th
Based on a real life event, a young Chinese woman boards a bus with her boyfriend to head home to meet his parents. What was supposed to be a joyful holiday turns unpredictable when a pair of countryside crooks hijack their bus. Traveling through China's dangerous mountain passes, the passengers must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for their own safety.
Directed by Xuan Jiang, August 15th leans on a strong ensemble — Bian Tao, Zhao Xinxi, Cai Lu — 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 crime titles of 2008.
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