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Not One Less (1999)

Movie ★ 7.5 106 min

Drama

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.

Zhang Yimou Director Xiangsheng Shi Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 30, 1999
Runtime
106 min
Rating
G
IMDb
tt0209189
Country
China, Hong Kong, United States
Language
Mandarin
Studio
Guangxi Film Studio, Bejing New Picture Distribution Company, Film Productions Asia, Columbia Pictures

Themes

Cast

Wei Minzhi Wei Minzhi Wei Minzhi Zhang Huike Zhang Huike Zhang Huike Tian Zhenda Tian Zhenda Village Chief Gao Enman Gao Enman Teacher Gao Sun Zhimei Sun Zhimei Feng Yuying TV Receptionist Li Fanfan TV Host Zhang Yichang Mr. Zhang Zhanqing Xu Brick Factory Owner Liu Hanzhi Zhang Huike's Mother Ma Guolin Bus Station Man Wu Wanlu TV Station Manager Ru Liu Train Station Announcer Wang Shulan Stationery Store Clerk Fu Xinmin TV Station Director Bai Mei Bai Mei Juxin Restaurant Manager Zhang Mingshan Student Jiao Jie Student

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Frequently asked questions

What is Not One Less about?
Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.
Who directed Not One Less?
Not One Less was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Not One Less?
Not One Less stars Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman.
When was Not One Less released?
Not One Less is a 1999 drama film.
Where can I watch Not One Less?
You can watch Not One Less with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.