Old Well movie poster

Old Well

November 21, 1987 2h 9m 6.9/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Old Well is a drama/romance film. directed by Wu Tianming. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, and Niu Xingli

Synopsis

A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 21, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 2h 9m 129 minutes total
User Rating 6.9/10 Good (15 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Xi'an Film Studio

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Well about?

A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them explor...

Who directed Old Well?

Old Well was directed by Wu Tianming.

How long is Old Well?

Old Well has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).

When was Old Well released?

Old Well was released on November 21, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Old Well?

The main cast of Old Well includes Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, Niu Xingli, Ding Weimin, Yan Xie.