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Shower (1999)

Movie ★ 6.8 92 min

Comedy Drama

An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.

Zhang Yang Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 13, 1999
Runtime
92 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt0215369
Country
Studio
Imar Film Co., Ltd., Xi'an Film Studio

Themes

Cast

Zhu Xu Zhu Xu 'Old' Liu Pu Cunxin Pu Cunxin Liu Daming Jiang Wu Jiang Wu Liu Erming Li Ding Li Ding Lao Lin Feng Shun Feng Shun Lao Wu He Bing He Bing He Zheng Du Peng Miao Zhuang Sui Yongqing Wang Fang Hu Beibei Zhang Jinhao Jin Zhao Jin Zhao Street Director Yang Zichun Yang Zichun Old Bather Fang Zheng Fang Zheng Creditor Liu Xiyuan Liu Xiyuan Xiu'er Miao Defa Xiu'er's father Qiao Fengwei Xiu'er's mother

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shower about?
An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.
Who directed Shower?
Shower was directed by Zhang Yang.
Who stars in Shower?
Shower stars Zhu Xu, Pu Cunxin, Jiang Wu, Li Ding.
When was Shower released?
Shower is a 1999 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Shower?
You can watch Shower with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.