End of Summer (2017 film)
| End of Summer | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 西小河的夏天 |
| Simplified Chinese | 西小河的夏天 |
| Directed by | Zhou Quan |
| Screenplay by | Huang Yimei |
| Produced by | Jacqueline Liu |
| Starring | Rong Zishan Ku Pao-ming Zhang Songwen |
| Cinematography | Michael Solidum |
| Edited by | Kong Jinlei |
| Music by | Lim Giong |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
End of Summer (Chinese: 西小河的夏天) is a 2017 Chinese film by first-time director Zhou Quan. It made its world premiere in the New Currents section of the 22nd Busan International Film Festival, winning the KNN Award.[1]
Plot
Fifth-grader Gu Xiaoyang (Rong Zishan) loves soccer and wants to get onto the school's team but his teacher father Jianhua (Zhang Songwen) forbids him from playing believing study is more important.[2][3][4]
Cast
- Rong Zishan as Gu Xiaoyang
- Ku Pao-ming as Grandpa Cheng
- Zhang Songwen as Gu Jianhua
- Tan Zhuo as Huifang
- Dong Qing as Miss Shen
- Zhang Liping
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13th Hong Kong-Asia Film Financing Forum[1] | HAF Award | End of Summer | Won |
| 2017 | 22nd Busan International Film Festival[3] | KNN Award | Won |
References
- ^ a b Ryan, Fergus (1 September 2017). "Chinese Film 'End of Summer' Makes It To Busan International Film Festival". chinafilminsider.com. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Lee, Maggie (31 October 2017). "Film Review: 'End of Summer'". Variety. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ a b "22nd Busan International Film Festival – Winners 2017". asianfilmfestivals.com. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (16 October 2017). "Zhou Quan on 'End Of Summer'". Screen International. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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