The Summer Solstice (film)
| The Summer Solstice | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Li Ruijun |
| Screenplay by | Li Ruijun |
| Produced by | Li Ruijun |
| Starring | Hui Zheng |
| Cinematography | Liu Ganjun |
| Edited by | Li Ruijun |
| Music by | Li Ruijun |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
The Summer Solstice (Chinese: 夏至; pinyin: xià zhì) is a 2007 Chinese film written, produced, and directed by first-time director Li Ruijun, who creates portrait of a 21st-century Chinese family who pursue their dreams in a changing world.[1]
Synopsis[edit]
Hu Yang arrives in Beijing during a hot summer to make his fortune, but his company goes broke, and he becomes a monk, begging for alms.[2][3]
Cast[edit]
- Hui Zheng as Hu Yang
- Rina Duo as Hu Xiao
- Liangliang Pan as San'er
- Jinyang Song as Yang Hua
- Min Zhang as Zhang Aihua
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 9th International Panorama of Independent Film and Video Makers[4] | Special Feature Film Award | The Summer Solstice | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "The Summer Solstice". IFFR. 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "Independent Film Screening: The Summer Solstice". Rockbund Art Museum. 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "夏至 (2007)". Douban. 2007. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
- ^ "9th International Panorama of Independent Film Makers Awards". International Panorama of Independent Film Makers. 22 June 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
