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Old Boys (2010 film)

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Old Boys
Directed byXiao Yang
Written byXiao Yang
Produced byHan Sanping
StarringXiao Yang
Wang Taili
Release date
  • 28 October 2010 (2010-10-28)
Running time
42 minutes
CountryChinese
LanguageMandarin

Old Boys (Chinese: 11度青春之《老男孩》) is a Chinese short comedy film directed by Xiao Yang. It became popular via the Internet. A drama adaption of the film has been announced recently.[1]

Plot

Xiao Dabao and Wang Xiaoshuai, two boys, used to be good friends in their childhood, because they were both crazy about Michael Jackson and have both been rejected by the most beautiful girl in school. Once they had grown up, neither of them was rich or living a very comfortable life. After learning about the death of Michael Jackson, they decided to take part in a singing competition. They performed a song called "Old Boys," which contained their old memories. Unfortunately, they failed the competition once they reached the top 50. However, their performance touched the judges and a lot of the audience. Taking part in the competition ended up being an important new experience in their lives.

Cast

  • Xiao Yang as Xiao Dabao
  • Wang taili as Wang Xiaoshuai
  • Yu Peipei as school beauty
  • Han Qiuchi as Bao Xiaobai

Music

Old Boys
The song which is performed by the two boys in the singing competition. This is also the theme song of this film.
Author: Wang Taili
Composer: Takuya Ohashi
Singer: Chopsticks Brothers

References