Aftershock (2010)
Original title: 唐山大地震
Aftershock is a 2010 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Feng Xiaogang, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Xu Fan, Zhang Jingchu and Wang Ziwen.
Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. Forced to make the most difficult decision of her life, she finally chooses to save her son. Though left behind as dead, the little girl miraculously survives, unbeknownst to her brother and mother.
Quick answers
What is Aftershock about?
Tangshan, 1976. Two seven-year-old twins are buried under the rubble of the deadliest earthquake of the 20th century. The rescue team explains to their mother that freeing either child will almost certainly result in the death of the other. Forced to make the most difficult decision of her life, she finally chooses to save her son. Though left behind as dead, the little girl miraculously survives, unbeknownst to her brother and mother.
When was Aftershock released?
Aftershock was released on 22 July 2010.
How long is Aftershock?
Aftershock runs 2h 15m.
Who made Aftershock?
Aftershock was directed by Feng Xiaogang.
Cast
- Xu Fan as Li Yuanni
- Zhang Jingchu as Fang Deng
- Wang Ziwen as Xiao He
- Chen Daoming as Wang Deqing
- Jerry Lee as Fang Da
- Chen Jin as Guilan Dong
- Zhang Guoqiang as Fang Daqiang
- Zhang Zifeng as Young Fang Deng
- Zhang Jia-Jun as Young Fang Da
- Lü Zhong as Fang Da Qiang's Mother
- Yong Mei as Fang Da Qiang's Sister
- Lu Yi as Zhi Yang