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The Children of Huang Shi (2008)

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Reviews Counted: 17 Fresh: 12  Rotten:5 Average Rating: 6.8/10
 
Consensus: This beautifully photographed but dramatically flat war drama recounts an important chapter in history with little cinematic freshness.
 

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Rated: R [See Full Rating] for some disturbing and violent content

Runtime: 2 hrs 5 mins

Theatrical Release: May 23, 2008 Limited

Box Office: $652,604

Synopsis: Based on real events, The Children of Huang Shi is a story set against war-torn China in the 1930’s. The film centers on a young English journalist (JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS), an American nurse (RADHA MITCHELL) and the leader of a Chinese parti- san group (CHOW YUN FAT) who meet in desperate and... Based on real events, The Children of Huang Shi is a story set against war-torn China in the 1930’s. The film centers on a young English journalist (JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS), an American nurse (RADHA MITCHELL) and the leader of a Chinese parti- san group (CHOW YUN FAT) who meet in desperate and unexpected circumstances. Together they rescue 60-orphaned, children leading them on an extraordinary journey, across hundreds of miles of treacherous terrain, through snow-covered mountains and an unforgiving desert. Along the way they discover the true meaning of love, responsibility and courage. --© Sony Pictures Classics [More]

Genre: Dramas

Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Radha Mitchell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Director: Roger Spottiswoode

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gerriellen 08/01/08
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This movie was basically sad. But the uplifting effect was sooooo....beautiful and knowing the story true makes it... More
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rkid 07/19/08
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rgag86 07/03/08
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thestaticbot 06/22/08
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rochrist 06/21/08
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Kokushi 06/18/08
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gblaser 06/14/08
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EarthlyAlien 06/10/08
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zeroface 05/23/08
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jiweigang1 05/23/08
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matteo554 05/22/08
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THE CHILDREN OF HUANG SHI Directed by Roger Spottiswoode Stars Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Radha Mitchell, Chow Yun-Fat,... More
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Nevinyrral 05/21/08
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wakarimasen2001 05/20/08
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junn_yun 05/16/08
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keauxgeigh 05/12/08
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I think what makes this film is the idea that it is based on a true story. Not necessarily that it was a true story, or based... More
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ericykm 04/28/08
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etchy 04/22/08
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Tuesday night after work i decided kind of randomly to go see a movie. there were several out in theaters that i was... More
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