Storyline

In August 1966, the Cultural Revolution in full swing, 13-year-old Tian Ben is arrested for playing a pop record; he's sent to a remote mountain camp in Niu-Peng. There he's called "Four Eyes" and, with about 16 other older boys and men, he's made to carry muck up a mountainside, make bricks, saw logs, and sing daily to Chairman Mao of his faults. There's camaraderie among the five youths, especially with a young pickpocket named Baimao, and Tian is also drawn to a silent monk who cares for him when he falls ill and the others expect him to die. The camp is remote, so there are no fences or walls. Tian longs to escape.

Key Information

Director Dai Sijie
Writers Yuan Zhu Shan
Studio Flach Film
Rating 6.2/10
Language ZH

Cast & Crew

Liang Yi Guo

Tian Ben

Quan Nghieu Tieu

Han Lai Vuong

Chef

Sam Chi-Vy

Beimo

Loi Truong

Artiste

Cheung Siang Chang

Cuisinier

Frequently Asked Questions

China, My Sorrow was released on May 24, 1989.

The runtime of China, My Sorrow is 1h 26m.

China, My Sorrow is a History, Drama movie.

China, My Sorrow has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

China, My Sorrow is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

China, My Sorrow was directed by Dai Sijie.

The main cast of China, My Sorrow includes Liang Yi Guo, Quan Nghieu Tieu, Han Lai Vuong.

China, My Sorrow is originally in Chinese.