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Mountains May Depart (2015) | Criteria

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Mountains May Depart

山河故人

Chinese • 2015 • 2h 7m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Jia Zhangke

Synopsis

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

Included in
Directed by Jia Zhangke
Position 8
Included in
China Lost and Found: Eight Films by Jia Zhangke
Position 8
Included in
September 2021
Position 56

Credits

Crew

DirectorJia Zhangke

WriterJia Zhangke

CinematographerNelson Yu Lik-wai

ComposerYoshihiro Hanno

EditorMatthieu Laclau

ProducerShôzô Ichiyama

Cast

Zhao Taoas Shen Tao

Zhang Yias Zhang Jinsheng

Liang Jingdongas Liang Jangjung

as Zhang Daole

Sylvia Changas Mia

Rong Zishanas Young Zhang Daole

Liu Luas Liang's Wife