The Children of Huang Shi


1h 54m 2008

Brief Synopsis

In war-torn 1930's China, a young English journalist, an American nurse and the leader of a Chinese partisan group who meet in desperate and unexpected circumstances. Together they rescue 60-orphaned, children leading them on an extraordinary journey, across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain,

Film Details

Also Known As
Children of Huang Shi, Children of the Silk Road, Escape from Huang Shi
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Classics
Location
China

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Synopsis

In war-torn 1930's China, a young English journalist, an American nurse and the leader of a Chinese partisan group who meet in desperate and unexpected circumstances. Together they rescue 60-orphaned, children leading them on an extraordinary journey, across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain, through snow-covered mountains and an unforgiving desert. Along the way they discover the true meaning of love, responsibility and courage.

Film Details

Also Known As
Children of Huang Shi, Children of the Silk Road, Escape from Huang Shi
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Classics
Location
China

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 54m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Summer May 23, 2008

Released in United States on Video January 20, 2009

Released in United States 2008

Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 22-June 15, 2008.

Released in United States Summer May 23, 2008

Released in United States on Video January 20, 2009

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Seattle International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) May 22-June 15, 2008.)