Breaking the Silence
Originally released in 2000. Breaking the Silence is a drama film. directed by Sun Zhou.
Starring Gong Li, Lü Liping, and Lei Kesheng
Synopsis
Gong Li stars in this low-key drama about a single mother who will do anything to provide for her son. Sun Liying (Li) struggles to care for her hearing-impaired child Zheng Da (Gao Xin) after her taxi driver husband divorces her. After Zheng Da gets his hearing aid smashed in a fight with classmates, Sun Liying sets out to raise 5,000 yuan (a small fortune) to buy him a replacement. A friend helps her set up an unauthorized bookstall, which soon gets raided by the police. Later she splits her time delivering newspapers and cleaning house for a rich businessman. This film was screened at the 2000 Berlin Film Festival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 26, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breaking the Silence about?
Gong Li stars in this low-key drama about a single mother who will do anything to provide for her son. Sun Liying (Li) struggles to care for her hearing-impaired child Zheng Da (Gao Xin) after her ...
Who directed Breaking the Silence?
Breaking the Silence was directed by Sun Zhou.
How long is Breaking the Silence?
Breaking the Silence has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Breaking the Silence released?
Breaking the Silence was released on May 26, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breaking the Silence?
The main cast of Breaking the Silence includes Gong Li, Lü Liping, Lei Kesheng, Shi Jingming, Gao Xin.