The Shaft
Originally released in 2008. The Shaft is a drama film. directed by Zhang Chi.
Starring Huang Xuan, Luo Deyuan, and Zheng Luoqian
Synopsis
In a mining town in western China, separately, we follow three members of a family. Each individual family members’ story flows from one to another chronologically, although they do not simply trace the continual development of a single family. There is the daughter who has to choose between her dreams and a suitable husband, the son who is about to start work down the mine, and the father who has just retired. Their lives are inextricably bound together as they symbolically represent the men and women from all mining towns who must accept their thwarted dreams and aspirations, and learn to accept their lot in life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
3.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Shaft about?
In a mining town in western China, separately, we follow three members of a family. Each individual family members’ story flows from one to another chronologically, although they do not simply tr...
Who directed The Shaft?
The Shaft was directed by Zhang Chi.
How long is The Shaft?
The Shaft has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was The Shaft released?
The Shaft was released on July 10, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shaft?
The main cast of The Shaft includes Huang Xuan, Luo Deyuan, Zheng Luoqian.