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An Elephant Sitting Still

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7.7/10 • 201

2018-12-143h 54m

Drama

In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.

Directors
Hu Bo
Editors
Hu Bo

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Peng Yuchang

    Peng Yuchang

    Wei Bu

  2. Wang Yuwen

    Wang Yuwen

    Huang Ling

  3. Zhang Yu

    Zhang Yu

    Yu Cheng

  4. Li Congxi

    Li Congxi

    Wang Jin

  5. Zhenghui Ling

    Zhenghui Ling

    Li Kai

  6. Xiaolong Zhang

    Xiaolong Zhang

    Yu Shuai

  7. Li Danyi

    Li Danyi

    Wang Jin's Daughter

  8. Kong Wei

    Kong Wei

    Wang Jin's Son-in-Law

  9. Kong Yixin

    Kong Yixin

    Wang Jin's Granddaughter

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Morgan Wong

Jan 5, 2020

9/10

What a masterpiece!! The story reflects director Hu's own view on life / value / situation. Those main charters finally found their own dream elephant at the end of the story, so surprised and comfort. However, it's very sad to hear that this young and talent director committed suicide before the movie gets prizes in few months advanced. Hu's own dream elephant appears after his death. He should have just stood for months longer. Poverty contributes to the movie and also ends his life. A regretful irony.

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Status
Released
Original Language
Chinese
Budget
$2,500,000.00
Revenue
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Keywords
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