2001
·139m
Devils on the Doorstep
Summary
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?
Director, Screenplay, Story
Jiang Wen
Novel, Screenplay
You Fengwei
Screenplay, Story
Shu Ping
Writer
Shi Jianquan
Writer
Xing Liu
Writer
Haiying Li
Reviews
badelf
March 6, 2023
A fantastic anti-war narrative by Jiang Wen that clocks in at 140 minutes and is so well-paced that it feels like half that time. The comedic overtone that permeates the movie serves to provide comic relief and underscore the strong anti-war, anti-nationalist message.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
Mandarin
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
