A Beautiful New World
Originally released in 1999. A Beautiful New World is a comedy/drama film. directed by Shi Runjiu.
Starring Jiang Wu, Tao Hong, and Richie Jen
Synopsis
A satirical comedy about a country bumpkin who goes to the big city, and ends up teaching the cynical city folk a few lessons about basic human decency. The hero leaves home for the first time to go to Shanghai, to collect his lottery prize - a brand new apartment. However, when he arrives, he is told by the developers that his apartment block will take a year and a half to complete. He decides to find a job in Shanghai and wait for his apartment to materialise...
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 19, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Taiwan
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Imar Film Co., Ltd.
- Xi'an Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Beautiful New World about?
A satirical comedy about a country bumpkin who goes to the big city, and ends up teaching the cynical city folk a few lessons about basic human decency. The hero leaves home for the first time to g...
Who directed A Beautiful New World?
A Beautiful New World was directed by Shi Runjiu.
How long is A Beautiful New World?
A Beautiful New World has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was A Beautiful New World released?
A Beautiful New World was released on February 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Beautiful New World?
The main cast of A Beautiful New World includes Jiang Wu, Tao Hong, Richie Jen, Wu Bai, Tong Zhengwei.