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Films from the country "chine", sorted by revenue
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Sauna on Moon (2011)
, 1h35Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama
Dans une ville emblématique de la réforme et de l'ouverture chinoise, l'activité des thermes Sauna On Moon est en difficulté. Avec ses employées, Wu, le gérant, poursuit son rêve de bâtir un « royaume du plaisir » avec philosophie, effort et optimisme. À la suite d'un défilé de mode très particulier, Wu pleure de joie en voyant enfin le succès récompenser ses efforts. Entretemps, certaines de ses employées démissionneront, d'autres seront arrêtées alors que les dernières décideront de rester à ses côtés pour de meilleurs lendemains...
Apart Together (2010)
, 1h36Origin Chine
Genres Drama
Actors Lisa Lu, Jin Na
A former nationalist Soldier (Feng Ling) who fled mainland China in 1949 returns home to his family years later. But his wife (Lu Yan) has a new common law husband and he has never met his son before.
Weaving Girl (2009)
, 1h33Origin Chine
Genres Drama
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about cancer
Actors Yu Nan, Guo Tao
Li Li, jeune femme intelligente, est ouvrière dans une filature de Xian'an. L'entreprise connait des difficultés. Son mari, qui travaillait dans la même entreprise, a fait partie des premiers licenciés et s'est lancé dans un petit commerce (de poissons). Ils ont un petit garçon, Bing Bing. Fatiguée, Li Li va consulter à l'hôpital. Le verdict tombe : leucémie aiguë.
The Search (2009)
Directed by Pema Tseden
Origin Chine
Themes Films about Tibet, Transport films, Films about automobiles, Road movies
Accompagné d'un homme d'affaires, d'un assistant et d'un chauffeur, un cinéaste tibétain parcourt en 4x4 l'Amdo rural, y recherchant des acteurs pour un film inspiré de l'opéra tibétain Drime Kunden, éponyme du prince-bodhisattva sacrifiant ses possessions au service d'autrui.
Memory of Love (2009)
, 1h32Directed by Wang Chao
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Medical-themed films, Films about psychiatry, Films about disabilities
Hangzhou, de nos jours. Une jeune femme, He Sizhu, et son amant, Chen Mo, ont un accident de voiture.
Naraka 19 (2007)
, 1h38Origin Chine
Genres Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Actors Gillian Chung, Charlene Choi, Patrick Tam
Rain et ses trois amies Eva, Mandy, et Violet, partagent un simple dortoir. Depuis un certain temps, Rain constate que chaque nuit, Eva envoie des SMS et semble être comme possédée par son téléphone portable. Le jour suivant, alors que Rain reçoit un texto d'Eva lui demandant de l'aide, cette dernière est retrouvée morte le lendemain. La même chose se produit pour Mandy et Violet, Rain veut alors découvrir ce qui leur est arrivé. Mais un inspecteur est toujours derrière elle, enquêtant sur leurs morts.
Shanghai Kiss (2007)
, 1h46Directed by David Ren
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Ken Leung, Hayden Panettiere, Kelly Hu, Joel Moore, James Hong, Spencer Redford
Liam Liu is auditioning for a role in a tooth-paste advertisement. He is rejected after some initial questions by the screeners because he is not considered " [East] Asian" enough. This begins our glimpse into the casting decision of Hollywood producers, who Liam believes heavily stereotype East Asian men to the point where it is difficult for them to land normal roles. Liam then takes a city bus home from the audition since his car is towed away, and there, he meets Adelaide Bourbon (Hayden Panettiere), a young, beautiful, high school student. During the ride home, Liam discovers that Adelaide has been sketching a picture of him. The two begin to converse and Adelaide sings Liam a song, whereupon they become quick friends. Liam feels guilt for becoming friends with such a young girl and Adelaide later asks Liam to go to the prom with her. He declines, and this serves as the basis for the many times that Liam feels guilty in having a budding friendship with such a young girl. His friend, Joe Silverman (Joel Moore) is one of the most vocal opponents of the "friendship", as Joe expresses his belief that no good can come out of what is developing between him and Adelaide.
Tuya's Marriage (2006)
, 1h32Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Yu Nan
C'est un portrait émouvant d'une fermière de Mongolie-Intérieure qui, pour subvenir aux besoins de sa famille (en particulier de son mari handicapé après un accident) et d'une centaine de moutons, demande le divorce pour pouvoir se remarier.
Shamo (2007)
, 1h45Directed by Soi Cheang
Origin Chine
Genres Action, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Shawn Yue Man Lok, Annie Liu, Francis Ng, Ryo Ishibashi
Après avoir assassiné ses parents, Ryo est envoyé en prison. Au cours de son séjour, il rencontre un maître en karaté qui lui enseigne son art, c'est alors qu'il décide d'entrer dans une ligue où les combats finissent par la vie ou la mort.
The Banquet (2006)
, 2h11Directed by Feng Xiaogang
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Fantasy, Action, Historical
Themes Films about families, Sports films, Théâtre, Martial arts films, Political films, Films based on plays, Films based on works by William Shakespeare, Kung fu films, Wuxia films, Films about royalty
Actors 周迅 (Zhou Xun), Zhang Ziyi, Daniel Wu, Huang Xiaoming, Aaron Shang
It is the end of the Tang Dynasty and China is divided. The Crown Prince, Wu Luan, is deeply in love with the noblewoman Little Wan. However, his father, the Emperor, decides to marry Little Wan. Wu Luan, deeply hurt, flees to a remote theatre to study the arts of music and dance. Shortly after Wu Luan's departure, the Emperor is murdered by his brother, Li. The film begins as Empress Wan sends messengers to the theatre, informing Wu Luan that the Emperor has died, and that his uncle will succeed the throne. Unknown to Wan, the usurping Emperor Li has already dispatched riders to assassinate Wu Luan. However, Wu Luan survives the attack and returns to court where he is met by Empress Wan and her lady-in-waiting Qing Nu, the daughter of Minister Yin, who is officially still engaged to Wu Luan.
The Silent Holy Stones (2005)
Directed by Pema Tseden
Origin Chine
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion, Films about Tibet, Films about Buddhism
Dans le temple bouddhiste d’un petit village du Tibet, à l'époque du Nouvel An tibétain, un jeune moine se prépare à passer quelques jours en famille où il découvre avec surprise un poste de télévision...
Season of the Horse (2005)
, 1h45Directed by Ning Cai
Origin Chine
Genres Drama
Actors Ning Cai, Naren Hua
Wurgen vit, avec sa famille, dans les steppes mongoles. Il est berger nomade et rien dans sa vie quotidienne n’a changé depuis des siècles. Le désert avance inexorablement obligeant les villageois à poser des clôtures pour protéger les pâturages. L’argent manque. Pour pouvoir envoyer leur fils à l’école, sa femme, Yingjidma, beaucoup plus pragmatique, va vendre des yaourts sur le bord de la route.
Purple Butterfly (2003)
, 2h7Directed by Lou Ye
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, War, Historical
Themes Political films
Actors Zhang Ziyi, Toru Nakamura, Li Bingbing (李冰冰), Liu Ye, Feng Yuanzheng, Crazybarby Leni Lan Yan
Cynthia (Zhang Ziyi) and a Japanese student, Itami (Tôru Nakamura), have fallen in love in Japanese controlled Manchukuo prior to the war when Itami is forced to return to Japan.
Blind Shaft (2003)
, 1h32Directed by Li Yang
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Thriller, Crime
Themes Films about the labor movement
Actors Sun Haiying
Most coal mines in China are worked by migrant workers who are forced to endure back-breaking, dangerous work in order to send money home. Some of them have additional schemes of their own.
Spring Subway (2002)
, 1h33Directed by Zhang Yibai
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Zhang Yang, Gao Yuanyuan
Jianbin (Geng Le) and Xiaohui (Xu Jinglei) are a young couple living in Beijing who have been married for seven years. As the film starts, the couple has begun to grow bored with their existence bringing their relationship to an impasse. Xiaohui, who works at a designing firm, tentatively begins a flirtatious relationship with one of her customers, Lao Hu, a coffee-shop owner (played by director Zhang Yang). Jianbin, meanwhile, has recently been laid off, though he keeps it a secret from his wife by dressing for work every morning, hiding his briefcase in a public bathroom and riding the Beijing metro for most of the day.