In the Heat of the Sun(1994)
“A Revolutionary Childhood.”
Overview
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals have free reign over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
Director
Jiang Wen
Studio
Dragon Film
Cast
Xia Yu
as Ma Xiaojun
Ning Jing
as Mi Lan
Geng Le
as Liu Yiku
Tao Hong
as Yu Beipei
Siqin Gaowa
as Mother
Wang Xueqi
as Father
Feng Xiaogang
as Mr. Hu
Liu Xiaoning
as Adult Liu Yiku
Jiang Wen
as Adult Ma Xiaojun
Wang Shuo
as Small-time Conman
Yao Er-ga
as Fat Fool
Zuo Xiaoqing
as Zhang Xiaomei
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1994
Runtime
2h 21m
Language
Mandarin
Rating
7.8 / 10
Production Companies
Dragon Film • China Film Co-Production
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Where can I watch In the Heat of the Sun?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for In the Heat of the Sun (1994).
What is In the Heat of the Sun about?▼
Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals have free reign over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
Who directed In the Heat of the Sun?▼
In the Heat of the Sun was directed by Jiang Wen and released in 1994. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is In the Heat of the Sun?▼
In the Heat of the Sun has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
Who stars in In the Heat of the Sun?▼
The cast of In the Heat of the Sun includes Xia Yu as Ma Xiaojun, Ning Jing as Mi Lan, Geng Le as Liu Yiku, Tao Hong as Yu Beipei, Siqin Gaowa as Mother and more.
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