A New Old Play

2022·Movie
2h 59min

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A New Old Play fingerprint

Striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some satire and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

History, show business, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

On a 1980s evening, the topmost clown-actor of the 20th century Sichuan opera, Qiu Fu passes away in an accident and half-unwillingly sets off for the Ghost City under the escort of two underworld officials. Along the way, he meets old friends. As they recall the past, a history of the living is conjured up.
Sichuan OperaChinese FolkloreGhost CityNostalgic ReflectionMortalitySocial CommentaryHistorical DramaExistential ThemesCultural Heritage

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about A New Old Play

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A New Old Play legally?

A New Old Play is included with a subscription to OVID in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is A New Old Play worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A New Old Play?

2 h 59 min

A New Old Play runs 2 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on A New Old Play?

Critics100
Audiences73

Not quite. Critics rate A New Old Play higher (100) than audiences (73). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is A New Old Play in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, France, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch A New Old Play?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for A New Old Play in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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