Chinese drama, a realistic recreation of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake that took the lives of 240,000 people.
The story follows seven-year-old twins who get buried under the rubble. Rescue teams explain to their mother (Xu Fan) that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. She is forced to make a decision. The tormented emotions of the mother and daughter come to a painful resolution 32 years later.
I apologise, we feel bad, but there's no trailer available. ~Ed.
This an "MUST WATCH" movie. I randomly came across this movie on netflicks and clicked it on curiosity. Little would I know that this random "click" would leave me on a emotional roller-coaster that dried my eyes and wanting more! After the movie, I was left with a quest to find out more about the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, evoking my researching days... What an EPIC movie this was...
What a horrible sensation and feeling that you would certainly never forget I would go crazy with claustrphobia this would be more like a horror story for me
Must watch...it is hard to describe, experience it yourself.
One of the most engrossing and moving films I've seen in recent years - the detail of life and behaviour in China as it changes for one generation to the next is fascinating - and the characters are completely authentic in how they behave and interact - a wonderful film that takes you away into "another world" for 2 hours - you'll emerge completely moved - put this on your "must see" list.
What more could you ask for from a film? I don't know how someone came to the conclusion that the film was propaganda material, but in my opinion it was a very well made film, with very convincing acting. Its sad, moving and yet enlightening at the same time. Oh and here's a tip- bring a box of tissues with you!
We've been told the NZ release date for this flick is Thursday, 22nd Jul 2010.
Release date: July 22nd 2010.
We haven't received times for this movie in this location yet. However these are updated as cinemas announce them, so check back soon. Hopefully the lovely cinemas in your location will choose to play it shortly. ~Ed.
