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Lü cao di

  • 20052005
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 42m
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6.5/10
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Lü cao di (2005)
ComedyDrama
Bilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscap... Read allBilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscape here has changed little since the days of Genghis Kahn. But life in the middle of nowher... Read allBilike has never seen a ping-pong ball before. He and his family live without electricity and running water in a solitary tent home among the vast steppe grasslands. The magnificent landscape here has changed little since the days of Genghis Kahn. But life in the middle of nowhere can be exciting for a young boy. The smallest of details become big events for curious B... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
810
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  • Director
    • Hao Ning
  • Writer
    • Hao Ning
  • Stars
    • Hurichabilike
    • Dawa
    • Geliban
  • Director
    • Hao Ning
  • Writer
    • Hao Ning
  • Stars
    • Hurichabilike
    • Dawa
    • Geliban
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    • 10User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations

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    Hurichabilike
    • Bilike
    Dawa
    • Dawa
    Geliban
    • Ergoutan
    Badema
    • Bilike's Mother
    Yidexinnaribu
    • Bilike's Father
    Jinlaowu
    • Siriguleng
    Wurina
    • Bilike's Elder Sister
    Buhebilike
    • Dawa's Father
    Sarengaowa
    • Dawa's Mother
    Dugema
    • Bilike's Grandmother
    • Director
      • Hao Ning
    • Writer
      • Hao Ning
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    10/10
    Brilliant movie
    I've come to believe this movie is actually genius. I have not seen a more effective story that tells of the advancement of "civilizatiion" and what that means to mankind.

    it's summed up in the souvenir photo sequence of the two families.

    But it's the experience of the boys that brings us to realize how sterile our world has become. Like the negative reviewer in this chain basically states: it's boring cuz nothing blows up.

    In our society it has become difficult to appreciate what life can offer--what life in nature, with nature, can offer. Instead, many look to movies to escape 'what is'. This film shows us a 'what is' that transcends escapism because there is a new wonder and mystery around every bend. But not the wonder and mystery of another world: the wonder of this world. And that is how we were meant to live. Instead, the movie holds a mirror up to what has happened. Why should a Steppes father keep fighting for his TV signal? Why does he trade for worthless electronic gizmos?

    I found the ending profoundly sad. Sad for the boys, but moreso, sad for us. Us who live in this world of our making and cannot grasp anything beyond the literate.

    The negative reviewer stated he/she saw the film with a school. I hope the teachers are able to bring this story to light for our youth. For without the reverence and mystery of everyday life you have nothing left buy the circling attempt to anesthetize your daily existence with alcohol, drugs, violence, or even the companion of escapism: TV.
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    • Release date
      • August 3, 2006 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • China
    • Language
      • Mongolian
    • Also known as
      • Mongolian Ping Pong
    • Filming locations
      • Inner Mongolia, China
    • Production companies
      • Beijing HOP Culture
      • Kunlun Brother Film & TV Productions Lts.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $71,223
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,252
      • Apr 23, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $119,732
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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