Life on a String

Name: Life on a String
Genre: Drama
Released: 1991-09-08
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Liu Zhongyuan, Xu Qing, Huang Lei, Ma Ling, Yao Er-ga

Original title: 边走边唱

6.9/ 10IMDb6.915

19911h 50m

Drama

Overview

A blind man's master told him that after he has broken 1000 strings on his Banjo, he can open the Banjo to get a script for his eyes. After 60 years he broke the 1000th string.

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Top-billed cast

LLiu Zhongyuan
XXu Qing
HHuang Lei
MMa Ling
YYao Er-ga
ZZhang Zhengyuan
ZZhang Jinzhan
LLing Zhong

Crew

Director: Chen Kaige
Writers: Shi Tiesheng, Chen Kaige
Producer: Donald Ranvaud
Production: Serene Production, Pandora Film, Beijing Film Studio, China Film Co-Production, Herald Ace

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Frequently asked questions

What is Life on a String rated?

Life on a String has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 15 votes.

Who directed Life on a String?

Life on a String was directed by Chen Kaige.

When was Life on a String released?

Life on a String was released in 1991.