In the Heat of the Sun (1994)
- Director(s):
- Ma Wenzhong, Zhang Hua, (more
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This Chinese film which chronicles the rites-of-passage of a group of adolescent men is based on Wang Shuo's 1991 novella and includes additional autobiographical anecdotes from writer/director Jiang Wen. The film is set in summertime Peking during the early '70s. The boys live in a military school compound. When not skipping their classes, they are getting into fights with rival groups and girl watching. Much of the story focuses upon group leader Liu Yiku and Monkey Ma (who is based on Jiang Wen). Liu Yiku is having a sexual relationship with the free-wheeling Yu Beipei who is interested in Monkey Ma. Monkey Ma is too interested in the older gal, Mi Lan to notice. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Ning Jing - Mi Lan
- Shang Nan - Liu Sitian
- Dai Ziaopo
- Siqin Gaowa
- Fang Xiaogang
- Director(s):
- Ma Wenzhong, Jiang Wen, Zhang Hua
- Writer(s):
- Jiang Wen
- Producer(s):
- Liu Xiaoqing, Ki Po, Guo Youliang
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- 1994 - In the Heat of the Sun - Venice International Film Festival - Volpi Cup for Best Actor






