The Sea is Calling
Originally released in 1982. The Sea is Calling is a drama film. directed by Jing Yang.
Starring Paul Fonoroff and Xu Min
Synopsis
The first post-1949 Mainland production to shoot on location in Hong Kong, this seagoing drama has a dual timeframe connecting pre– and post–Cultural Revolution China, along with introducing one of the era’s most popular movie theme songs. It was a milestone in the career of Mainland film icon Yu Yang (who also directed the film) and provided Paul Fonoroff with what proved to be his largest screen role: a liuxuesheng (foreign exchange student) majoring in oceanography and serving his apprenticeship on a ship helmed by Yu, marking the captain’s return to the sea after the tumultuous Cultural Revolution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sea is Calling about?
The first post-1949 Mainland production to shoot on location in Hong Kong, this seagoing drama has a dual timeframe connecting pre– and post–Cultural Revolution China, along with introducing on...
Who directed The Sea is Calling?
The Sea is Calling was directed by Jing Yang.
When was The Sea is Calling released?
The Sea is Calling was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sea is Calling?
The main cast of The Sea is Calling includes Paul Fonoroff, Xu Min.