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Plot

Based on the novel by Lao She, Rickshaw Boy tells the story of a peasant who toils for three long years in order to reach the Chinese capital. Finally arriving at his destination and setting up his own business, the young man finds that his turmoil is still far from over, for the class distinctions of ancient China are still too strong to be broken, even for love.
MPAA Rating:
Not Rated
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
123min.
Theatrical Release Date:
12/14/2003
DVD Release Date:
07/13/2004
Distributor(s):
Independent Artists
Director(s):
Ling Zifeng
Starring:
Zhang Fengyi , Siqin Gaowa , Yin Xin , Yan Bide , Li Tang
Themes:
Death of a Partner,Down on Their Luck
Keywords:
Chinese [nationality],childbirth,city,daughter,marriage,owner,peasant,rickshaw,society,suffering
Language:
Mandarin