Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (2002)
Original title: 巴尔扎克与小裁缝
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is a 2002 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Dai Sijie, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Zhou Xun, Chen Kun and Liu Ye.
During the Cultural Revolution, two young men are sent to a remote mining village where they fall in love with the local tailor's beautiful granddaughter and discover a suitcase full of forbidden Western novels.
Quick answers
What is Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress about?
During the Cultural Revolution, two young men are sent to a remote mining village where they fall in love with the local tailor's beautiful granddaughter and discover a suitcase full of forbidden Western novels.
When was Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress released?
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress was released on 16 May 2002.
How long is Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress?
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress runs 1h 56m.
Who made Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress?
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress was directed by Dai Sijie.
Where can I watch Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress?
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Zhou Xun as Little Seamstress
- Chen Kun as Luo Min
- Liu Ye as Ma Jianling
- Wang Shuangbao as Head of the Village
- Cong Zhijun as Old Tailor
- Wang Hongwei as Four Eyes
- Xiao Xiong as Mother of Four Eyes
- Zuohui Tang as Old Mill Worker
- Chen Tianyu as Director of the Commune
- Qing-yun Fan as Doctor
- Jie Min as Peasant
- Zhang Chenghe as Peasant