A Tale of Two Donkeys
Originally released in 2009. A Tale of Two Donkeys is a drama/comedy film. directed by Dawei Li.
Synopsis
An involving, beautifully modulated yarn about a young intellectual's "war" with two equines in a mountain village during the Cultural Revolution. A young student, Ma Jie, who is sent to a tiny Beigao village in Shanxi Province and has the mundane task of watching over livestock during the Great Cultural Revolution. Surrounded only by the extreme boredom, he initiates a war against two donkeys. What ensues as a result, is an impressive feature debut by director Li Dawei who manages to infuse a believable quirky and black humorous universe within a realistically grim setting.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- 北京天寰新宇国际传媒有限公司
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Tale of Two Donkeys about?
An involving, beautifully modulated yarn about a young intellectual's "war" with two equines in a mountain village during the Cultural Revolution. A young student, Ma Jie, who is sent to a tiny Bei...
Who directed A Tale of Two Donkeys?
A Tale of Two Donkeys was directed by Dawei Li.
How long is A Tale of Two Donkeys?
A Tale of Two Donkeys has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was A Tale of Two Donkeys released?
A Tale of Two Donkeys was released on May 13, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Tale of Two Donkeys?
The main cast of A Tale of Two Donkeys includes Wen Zhang, Bai Jing, Yue Hong.