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Not One Less

"In her village, she was the teacher. In the city, she discovered how much she had to learn."

October 30, 1999 1h 46m 7.5/10 (187 votes)

Originally released in 1999. Not One Less is a drama film. directed by Zhang Yimou.

Starring Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, and Tian Zhenda

Synopsis

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 30, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (187 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China + 2 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Guangxi Film Studio
  • Bejing New Picture Distribution Company
  • Film Productions Asia
  • Columbia Pictures
  • CP Film Production Asia

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not One Less about?

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher f...

Who directed Not One Less?

Not One Less was directed by Zhang Yimou.

How long is Not One Less?

Not One Less has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was Not One Less released?

Not One Less was released on October 30, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Not One Less?

The main cast of Not One Less includes Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman, Sun Zhimei.

Is Not One Less worth watching?

Not One Less has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 187 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.