Border Town

1984·Movie
1h 34min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–45%

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About

Cuicui is raised by her 70-year-old grandfather. 17 years ago, Her mother was pregnant before marriage and she committed suicide after giving birth to Cuicui by drinking cold water in the river. When Cuicui grows up, her grandfather begins to worry about her marriage, because he doesn’t want Cuicui to have the miserable life like her mother.
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Crew

Directed by:
Ling Zifeng
Written by:
Congwen Shen
Composed by:
Yanxi Chen

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Is Border Town worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Border Town?

1 h 34 min

Border Town runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Border Town in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

What tropes does Border Town use?

Artistic License – LawBrownfaceChekhov's GunDropped a Bridge on HimDrowning My SorrowsDrunk DriverEstablishing Character MomentExploding CalendarThe Film of the BookWidow's WeedsLousy Lovers Are LosersOverly Nervous Flop Sweatand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Border Town, including Artistic License – Law, Brownface, Chekhov's Gun.

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