The Eleventh Child
Originally released in 1998. The Eleventh Child is a drama film. directed by Dai Sijie.
Starring Akihiro Nishida, Tapa Sudana, and Nguyen Thi My Chau
Synopsis
Restaurant owner Tang the 11th, learning his older brother, Tang the First is ill, returns to the his remote native village, long plagued by leprosy. Superstition holds that a cure can be obtained when a family of five sons and five daughters makes possible the death of a fish from the Lake of Heaven, since the leprosy remedy is in the flesh of this fish. It just so happens that Tang the 11th has five sons, four daughters, and a pregnant wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
VI
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- VI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Eleventh Child about?
Restaurant owner Tang the 11th, learning his older brother, Tang the First is ill, returns to the his remote native village, long plagued by leprosy. Superstition holds that a cure can be obtained ...
Who directed The Eleventh Child?
The Eleventh Child was directed by Dai Sijie.
How long is The Eleventh Child?
The Eleventh Child has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was The Eleventh Child released?
The Eleventh Child was released on November 24, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Eleventh Child?
The main cast of The Eleventh Child includes Akihiro Nishida, Tapa Sudana, Nguyen Thi My Chau.