Life on a String
1991•1h 50m•6.9•Released
Drama
A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.
Director
Chen Kaige
Writer
Chen Kaige
Languages
Mandarin
Studio
Serene Production
Cast
Liu Zhongyuan
Old Master
Xu Qing
Lanxiu
Huang Lei
Shitou
Ma Ling
Noodle Stall Owner's Wife
Yao Er-ga
Retarded Man at Noodle Stall
Zhang Zhengyuan
Noodle Stall Owner / God of Death
Zhang Jinzhan
Lanxiu's Father
Ling Zhong
Pharmacist
Production
Company
Serene Production
Company
Pandora Film
Company
Beijing Film Studio
Company
China Film Co-Production
Company
Film Four International
Company
Herald Ace
Company
Cinecompany
Company
Diva Film
Producer
Donald Ranvaud
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