Walking to School movie poster

Walking to School

October 2, 2009 1h 24m 8.7/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Walking to School is a drama film. directed by Peng Jiahuang. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Ding Jia-Li and Anamuling

Synopsis

Based on a true story, this film follows a 7-year-old boy, Wawa, and his older sister, Naxiang, who live beside the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China. Every day, Naxiang crosses the river to attend school using an overhead cable, but their mother will not allow Wawa to use the cable. Eventually, Wawa secretly uses the cable to cross to the other side. The dangerous activity has deadly consequences, and the siblings’ lives are changed forever.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 2, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 24m 84 minutes total
User Rating 8.7/10 Excellent (3 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walking to School about?

Based on a true story, this film follows a 7-year-old boy, Wawa, and his older sister, Naxiang, who live beside the Nujiang River in Yunnan Province, China. Every day, Naxiang crosses the river to ...

Who directed Walking to School?

Walking to School was directed by Peng Jiahuang.

How long is Walking to School?

Walking to School has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).

When was Walking to School released?

Walking to School was released on October 2, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Walking to School?

The main cast of Walking to School includes Ding Jia-Li, Anamuling.