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In the Heat of the Sun

Original title: Yang guang can lan de ri zi

“A Revolutionary Childhood.”

1994 · 2 h 14 min
Directed by Jiang Wen
DramaRomance

Cast

Yu Xia Wei Chen Shaobo Dai Hua Fang Xiaogang Feng Yao Er Ga

Credits

Written by: Wen Jiang

Plot

Teenagers in 1970s Beijing, left to their own devices during the Cultural Revolution, spend summers on adventure and desire. Based on Wang Shuo's novel.

Sinekatalog’s take

A vibrant, nostalgic coming-of-age story.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 8.0 / 10 (6,415 votes)
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