Based on an ancient proverb (which one could translate into ‘it’s dogged as does it’), this film tells about a fisherman who is disturbed by two pelicans and who disguises himself as a scarecrow to catch the two birds.
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Hu Jinqing Director
First release October 16, 1985 · Produced in China · Original title 草人
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China
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Original title
草人
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
No dialogue
Release dates
China · October 16, 1985
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
France
October 6, 2004 · Theatrical · Impression de montagne et d'eau et autres histoires
April 10, 2006 · Physical · Impression de montagne et d'eau et autres histoires
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