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Devils on the Doorstep (2001)

Movie ★ 8.2 139 min

During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?

Jiang Wen Director Haiying Li Writer Shi Jianquan Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 26, 2001
Runtime
139 min
Rating
NR
Box office
$20,000
IMDb
tt0245929
Country
China
Language
French, Mandarin, Japanese
Studio
Huayi Brothers Advertising, Asian Union Film & Entertainment, Beijing Zhongbo-Times Film Planning, CMC Xiandai Trade Co.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Devils on the Doorstep about?
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Who directed Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep was directed by Jiang Wen.
Who stars in Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep stars Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, David Wu.
When was Devils on the Doorstep released?
Devils on the Doorstep is a 2001 drama, war film.
Where can I watch Devils on the Doorstep?
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