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An Elephant Sitting Still

Name: An Elephant Sitting Still
Director: Hu Bo
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Peng Yuchang, Wang Yuwen, Zhang Yu, Li Congxi, Zhenghui Ling

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.

2018 · Directed by Hu Bo · 234 min · Drama · 57 frames

Crew

Screenplay: Hu Bo
Cinematography: Fan Chao
Edited by: Hu Bo
Production design: Lijian Xie
Produced by: Xuan Liu, Dongyan Fu, Wang Xiaoshuai

Cast

Peng Yuchang as Wei Bu
Wang Yuwen as Huang Ling
Zhang Yu as Yu Cheng
Li Congxi as Wang Jin
Zhenghui Ling as Li Kai
Xiaolong Zhang as Yu Shuai
Li Danyi as Wang Jin's Daughter
Kong Wei as Wang Jin's Son-in-Law
Kong Yixin as Wang Jin's Granddaughter
Wang Chaobei as Yu Cheng's Friend

Production

Country: China
Language: Mandarin
Studios: Dongchun Films
Budget: $2,500,000
Themes: cynical, thoughtful, philosophical, complex, harsh

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