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Distant Thunder

2010 · 97 min

A somber, slowly unfolding tale that blends mystery and romance with a haunting, realistic look at hardship and loss.

Directed by
Zhang Jiarui
Genres
Drama
Overview
Director Zhang Jiarui's new film, "Mi Cheng," formerly called "Distant Thunder," has been nominated for the upcoming Beijing College Student Film Festival, Ent.sina.com reported. After a successful premiere at the 34th Hong Kong International Film Festival, "Mi Cheng" received a great deal of attention from the audience. A thoughtful and humanistic film, it includes a deep discussion of humanity with tight links to reality. The intense story line and sad ending made a deep impression on the audience. Famous critic and dramatist Peigi Chiu and viewers alike were impressed with the performances of the lead trio, Huo Siyan, Ge Siran and Guo Xiaoran. The film is a horror, mystery and love story that uses special filming techniques to tell the uncanny and thrilling story of happiness and sadness among lower class people. It took two years for director Zhang Jiarui to finish this film.
How it feels
Dark, melancholic, tense and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Class, love, isolation, grief
Content
Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
Note
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Directed by
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Genres
Drama
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Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror4
Humour1
Realism7
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
Zhang Jiarui
Written by
Chiu Kang-Chien, Daju Yuan, Zhang Jiarui
Starring
Huo Siyan, Guo Xiaoran, Siran Ge, Tang Yinuo
Runtime
97 min
Country
China
Languages
Mandarin

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