Waiting in Beijing


1h 40m 2008

Brief Synopsis

During the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the SARs outbreak in China, a love triangle between three cultural identities starts in Paris with George, an American who falls in love with an Iraqi student, Nadia. Nadia is called back to Bagdad when the US invades her country, but before leaving, she pla

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
War
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Beijing Tiandihetai Film & Tv Art Co.; China Film Group; Red Maiden Entertainment
Distribution Company
Rocky Mountain Pictures
Location
Beijing, China; Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

Synopsis

During the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the SARs outbreak in China, a love triangle between three cultural identities starts in Paris with George, an American who falls in love with an Iraqi student, Nadia. Nadia is called back to Bagdad when the US invades her country, but before leaving, she plans to meet George in China. When Nadia does not appear for their rendezvous, George is left waiting in Beijing. His luck changes when a Chinese woman, Judy takes it on as her personal mission to help him find his lost lover. However, along the way, she finds that she has also fallen in love with the heartbroken American.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Romance
War
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Beijing Tiandihetai Film & Tv Art Co.; China Film Group; Red Maiden Entertainment
Distribution Company
Rocky Mountain Pictures
Location
Beijing, China; Paris, France

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 40m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter December 12, 2008

Feature directorial debut for Alan Zhang.

Released in United States Winter December 12, 2008