In the Heat of the Sun

1994 | 141 minutes | 7.8 ★ (116)

In the Heat of the Sun
  • Overview

    Beijing, 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."

  • Release Date

    01 September 1994

  • DirectingJiang Wen
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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