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Yellow Earth (1984)

Movie ★ 7.2 91 min

Drama Music History

A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life is completely alien to him, but he gradually wins their trust.

Chen Kaige Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 19, 1984
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt0087433
Country
China
Language
Mandarin
Studio
Guangxi Film Studio

Themes

Cast

Xue Bai Xue Bai Cuiqiao Wang Xueqi Wang Xueqi Gu Qing Tuo Tan The Father Quiang Liu Hanhan

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Frequently asked questions

What is Yellow Earth about?
A communist soldier is sent to a remote region of China in order to collect folk songs. Staying with a peasant family (a widower with two small children), he discovers a community whose way of life is completely alien to him, but he gradually wins their trust.
Who directed Yellow Earth?
Yellow Earth was directed by Chen Kaige.
Who stars in Yellow Earth?
Yellow Earth stars Xue Bai, Wang Xueqi, Tuo Tan, Quiang Liu.
When was Yellow Earth released?
Yellow Earth is a 1984 drama, music, history film.
Where can I watch Yellow Earth?
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