| Description |
1 videodisc (106 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround stereo, widescreen presentation aspect ratio 1.85:1. |
| Language |
In Mandarin with optional English subtitles ; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Based on There is a sun in the sky [Tian shang you ge tai yang] by Shi Xiang Sheng. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1999. |
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Special features: Theatrical trailers. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Cast |
Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman, Sun Zhimei, Li Fanfan, and the students of Shuiquan Primary School, Zhenningbao Village, Chicheng County, Hebei Province. |
| Credits |
Director of Photography, Hou Yong ; composer, San Bao ; editor, Zhai Ru ; music, Asia Aiyue Orchestra. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: Rated G. |
| Summary |
A young woman is comes to a remote Chinese village to be a substitute teacher. Barely older than her students, the shy girl is charged with keeping the class intact for one month or she won't be paid. When one of her students disappears into the city to find work, the stubborn teacher is determined to follow the boy and bring him back to school. Once in the city, her simple peasant pleas fall on deaf ears, and only when the manager of the local television station sympathizes does her search bear fruit. |
| Awards |
Yimou Zhang, winner of the Golden Lion, Laterna Magica Prize, Sergio Trasatti Award, and UNICEF Award at the 1999 Venice Film Festival, and Audience award, São Paulo International Film Festival, 1999. |
| Subject |
DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS (CHINESE), VIDEODISCS.
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FOREIGN FILMS (MANDARIN), VIDEODISCS.
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| Subject |
Chinese language materials
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| Genre |
Chinese language materials.
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| Added Author |
Zhang, Yimou.
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Wei, Minzhi.
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Zhang Huike.
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Shi, Xiangsheng.
Tian shang you ge tai yang.
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Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
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Guangxi dian ying zhi pian chang.
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Beijing xin hua mian ying ye you xian gong si.
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Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia.
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Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Not one less |
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Yi ge dou bu neng shao |
| ISBN |
0767853512 |
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9780767853514 |
| Standard No. |
043396052758 |
| Music No. |
05275 Sony Pictures Classics |
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