Devils on the Doorstep (2001)
Original title: 鬼子来了
Devils on the Doorstep is a 2001 Chinese-language drama movie directed by Jiang Wen, with a running time of 2h 19m. It stars Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo and Teruyuki Kagawa.
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Quick answers
What is Devils on the Doorstep about?
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
When was Devils on the Doorstep released?
Devils on the Doorstep was released on 26 October 2001.
How long is Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep runs 2h 19m.
Who made Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep was directed by Jiang Wen.