Chengdu, I Love You
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| Directed by | Cui Jian Fruit Chan Jin-ho Hur |
| Starring | Jung Woo-sung Gao Yuanyuan Tan Sitar Guo Tao Huang Xuan |
| Release date(s) | September 11, 2009 (Venice) |
| Running time | 78 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
Chengdu, I Love You (Chinese: 成都我爱你; translit. Chengdu, Wo Ai Ni) is Chinese film directed by Cui Jian, Fruit Chan, Jin-ho Hur, to be released in October 2009. Runtime is 78 minutes with languages in Mandarin and English.
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[edit] Venice release
Chengdu, I Love You had its world premiere screening in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema on Saturday September 12, at 9:00 pm, after the awards ceremony. The 66th edition of the Venice International Film Festival was held at the Venice Lido from 2 to 12 September 2009.
However, only two of the three segments were screened. Director Hur Jin-ho's segment set in the present day was not included, as it is reportedly being developed into a stand-alone feature film.[1]
[edit] Plot
The film portrays three love stories centered around Chengdu that spans over a 52 year period in the years of 1976, 2008, and 2029.
The 1976 segment, directed by Fruit Chan, is about a family deals with the after effects of a devastating earthquake.
The 2008 segment, directed by Jin-ho Hur, is about a South Korean student who returns to Chengdu and meets his former lover.
The 2029 segment, directed by Cui Jian, centers around young rock musicians who meet in a Chengdu bar as they pursue their musical dreams.
[edit] Cast
[edit] References
- ^ Elley, Derek (2009-09-14). "Chengdu, I Love You Review". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941081.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Chengdu%2C+I+Love+You. Retrieved 2009-09-15.
