Yellow Earth
"After tradition… comes revolution."
Originally released in 1984. Yellow Earth is a drama/music film. directed by Chen Kaige.
Starring Xue Bai, Wang Xueqi, and Tuo Tan
Synopsis
A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life is completely alien to him, but he gradually wins their trust…
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (58 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Guangxi Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Earth about?
A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life...
Who directed Yellow Earth?
Yellow Earth was directed by Chen Kaige.
How long is Yellow Earth?
Yellow Earth has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Yellow Earth released?
Yellow Earth was released on August 19, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Yellow Earth?
The main cast of Yellow Earth includes Xue Bai, Wang Xueqi, Tuo Tan, Quiang Liu.