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24 January 2003 (Greece) morePlot:
Liyan and Yuwen live in post-war torpor, childless but with Liyan's school-aged sister. He coughs, imagining... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins moreUser Comments:
Just beautiful moreCast
(Credited cast) | Jingfan Hu | ... | Yuwen |
| Jun Wu | ... | Dai Liyan |
| Bai Qing Xin | ... | Zhang Zhichen |
| Xiao Keng Ye | ... | Lao Huang |
| Si Si Lu | ... | Dai Xiu |
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Springtime in a Small Town (International: English title) (USA)Printemps dans une petite ville (France)
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Rated PG for some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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116 min | Argentina:115 min (Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema) | Canada:112 min (Toronto International Film Festival)Language:
MandarinColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Netherlands:MG6 | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG | Norway:7Filming Locations:
Wu Zhen, Zhejiang, ChinaFun Stuff
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I usually don't dig Chinese movies. As far as asian cinema is concerned, I am more a Japanese or Korean fan. But this Springtime is bliss. Just about everything is beautiful, from script to cinematography to acting (with the notable exception of the girl who plays the young sister, whom I thought was over-acting).
One thing I thought was interesting is the way director Tian expressed his intention of editing from the original version of the movie (shot in the '50s) all the elements that would not appeal to a viewer today. Therefore, we must assume that pre-arranged weddings are still a common fact in today's China. What about love ?
Well, enough for the pseudo-sociological analysis. On a more pleasure-oriented level, this is a jewel. Not a perfect movie, granted, I couldn't rate it more than the 8 I gave it, but such a nice little piece of work. Colors, sounds, camera movements, actor's play, everything is fluid, warm, inhabited. A very nice springtime in a small town indeed...