Pāragate
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Pāragate is a documentary film. directed by Jialai Wang. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Guihua Wang and Shufang Chen
Synopsis
From Belgium, Jialai Wang maintains contact via smartphone and camera with her mother and grandmother in China. When her grandmother’s health deteriorates, Jialai returns to Shanghai, but when she arrives, her grandmother has already died, and she is left alone with her mother. A devout Buddhist, her mother seems to pay more attention to her daily prayers, Maoist past and dog Dongdong than she does to her daughter. She herself had been abandoned as a child by her own mother, when she divorced Jialai’s grandfather and moved to the city.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Belgium
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Dérives
- CBA
- Gsara A.s.b.l.
- Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pāragate about?
From Belgium, Jialai Wang maintains contact via smartphone and camera with her mother and grandmother in China. When her grandmother’s health deteriorates, Jialai returns to Shanghai, but when sh...
Who directed Pāragate?
Pāragate was directed by Jialai Wang.
How long is Pāragate?
Pāragate has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Pāragate released?
Pāragate was released on November 11, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pāragate?
The main cast of Pāragate includes Guihua Wang, Shufang Chen.