Betelnut
Originally released in 2006. Betelnut is a drama film. directed by Yang Heng.
Synopsis
Ali and Xiao Yu are two teenage rebels idling away their days along the banks of a river in Jishou, a quiet town in Hunan province. They steal motorbikes, bully and rob kids, sing karaoke and get into fist fights outside the local internet bar. But their rough exterior belies a deeper romanticism, and a tenderness unfolds between them and their teenage loves. As one day bleeds into the next in this impoverished rural setting, it becomes apparent that these sun-baked days of misspent youth will be the wildest, freest time of their lives
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betelnut about?
Ali and Xiao Yu are two teenage rebels idling away their days along the banks of a river in Jishou, a quiet town in Hunan province. They steal motorbikes, bully and rob kids, sing karaoke and get i...
Who directed Betelnut?
Betelnut was directed by Yang Heng.
How long is Betelnut?
Betelnut has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Betelnut released?
Betelnut was released on October 6, 2006 in theaters.