In the Heat of the Sun 1994
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SplatBeijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals have free reign over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Ma Xiaojun
as Mi Lan
as Liu Yiku
as Yu Beipei
as Mother
as Father
as Mr. Hu
as Adult Liu Yiku
as Adult Ma Xiaojun
as Small-time Conman
Director:
Writer:
Jiang Wen, Wang Shuo
Stars:
Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le, Tao Hong, Siqin Gaowa, Wang Xueqi, Feng Xiaogang, Liu Xiaoning, Jiang Wen, Wang Shuo,
Genres:
Drama,Romance
Release Date:
1994 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
141 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
In the Heat of the Sun
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Ma Xiaojun
as Mi Lan
as Liu Yiku
as Yu Beipei
as Mother
as Father
as Mr. Hu
as Adult Liu Yiku
as Adult Ma Xiaojun
as Small-time Conman
as Fat Fool
as Zhang Xiaomei
as Mi Lan's Grandma
as Old General
as Yang Gao
as Young Ma Xiaojun
as Liu Sitian
as Biao Zi
as
as Heizi
as Adult Liu Sitian
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