Chongqing Blues
Lin, a sea captain, returns from a 6 month journey when he is told that his 25-year-old son Lin Bo has been gunned down by the police. In his quest to understand what happened, he realizes he knew very little about his own son. He starts a journey back to Chongqin, a city he once lived. He will understand the impact of his paternal repeated absence on the life of his child.
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Wang Xiaoshuai Director · Yishu Yang Screenplay Qing Wang Writer
First release May 13, 2010 · Produced in China · Production WXS Productions
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Dongchun Films
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WXS Productions
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China
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Original title
日照重庆
Original language
Chinese
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Chinese
Release dates
France · May 13, 2010
Premiere · Cannes Film Festival
China · November 5, 2010
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France
August 5, 2020 · Theatrical
Greece
May 5, 2011 · Theatrical
Japan
October 28, 2010 · Premiere · Tokyo International Film Festival
United Kingdom
October 14, 2010 · Premiere · BFI London Film Festival
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