“Uncle Jing” is an old man of ninety-three who has been a barber for more than 80 years. He quietly lives on his own in the old areas of Peking which he gradually sees disappearing. Despite his age, he daily rides his bicycle to go and meet his old clients he shaves and plays cards with, while recounting the latest news and common memories. Once back home, he is obsessed with the old clock he owns since his birth, which is always 5 minutes slow. His main hope is that everyone, including himself, could leave this world the way he entered: clean and pure. He knows he may die any moment and peacefully gets ready with dignity, without disturbing anyone.
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Hasi Chaolu Director
First release September 1, 2006 · Produced in China · Original title 剃头匠
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China
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Original title
剃头匠
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Japan · September 1, 2006
Fukuoka International Film Festival
China · October 24, 2006
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No release date listed for United States.
Germany
December 27, 2007 · Berlin
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