The Equation of Love and Death


1h 36m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Limi is a cab driver who has been trying to find her fiance, Fang Wen, since he disappeared when her parents broke off their pending marriage. Qiu Shuitian is a small-time crook from the countryside who comes to the big city with hopes of getting his hands on some booty to take home with him and fin

Film Details

Also Known As
Equation of Love & Death, The, Equation of Love and Death, Li Mi de caixiang, Li mi de cai xiang
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Huayi Brothers Film Company; Huayi Brothers Film Company; Sundream Motion Pictures Ltd. (Smp)
Distribution Company
Atom Cinema; Barton Films; Huayi Brothers Film Company

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Synopsis

Limi is a cab driver who has been trying to find her fiance, Fang Wen, since he disappeared when her parents broke off their pending marriage. Qiu Shuitian is a small-time crook from the countryside who comes to the big city with hopes of getting his hands on some booty to take home with him and finding his true love. Lastly, Feifei is a recovering drug addict who has found support in her lover and business partner, Ma Bing. A mysterious death and its subsequent investigation suddenly intertwine the lives of these characters, gradually revealing the bizarre connection between them.

Film Details

Also Known As
Equation of Love & Death, The, Equation of Love and Death, Li Mi de caixiang, Li mi de cai xiang
Genre
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Foreign
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Huayi Brothers Film Company; Huayi Brothers Film Company; Sundream Motion Pictures Ltd. (Smp)
Distribution Company
Atom Cinema; Barton Films; Huayi Brothers Film Company

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 36m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of Altadis-New Directors Award, 2008 San Sebastian International Film Festival

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States September 2008

Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-New Directors) September 18-27, 2008.

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Dragons and Tigers) September 25-October 10, 2008.

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Dragons and Tigers) September 25-October 10, 2008.)

Released in United States September 2008 (Shown at San Sebastian International Film Festival (Zabaltegi-New Directors) September 18-27, 2008.)