Life on a String movie poster

Life on a String

September 8, 1991 1h 50m 6.9/10 (14 votes)

Originally released in 1991. Life on a String is a drama film. directed by Chen Kaige.

Starring Liu Zhongyuan, Xu Qing, and Huang Lei

Synopsis

A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 8, 1991 34 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (14 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Beijing Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life on a String about?

A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.

Who directed Life on a String?

Life on a String was directed by Chen Kaige.

How long is Life on a String?

Life on a String has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Life on a String released?

Life on a String was released on September 8, 1991 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Life on a String?

The main cast of Life on a String includes Liu Zhongyuan, Xu Qing, Huang Lei, Ma Ling, Yao Er-ga.