Chengdu, I Love You

Chengdu, I Love You
Directed by	Cui Jian Fruit Chan Jin-ho Hur
Starring	Jung Woo-sung Gao Yuanyuan Tan Sitar Guo Tao Huang Xuan
Release date(s)	September 11, 2009 (2009-09-11) (Venice)
Running time	78 minutes
Country	China
Language	Mandarin

Chengdu, I Love You (Chinese: 成都我爱你; translit. Chengdu, Wo Ai Ni) is Chinese film directed by Cui Jian, Fruit Chan, Jin-ho Hur, to be released in October 2009. Runtime is 78 minutes with languages in Mandarin and English.

Venice release

Chengdu, I Love You had its world premiere screening in the Sala Grande at the Palazzo del Cinema on Saturday September 12, at 9:00 pm, after the awards ceremony. The 66th edition of the Venice International Film Festival was held at the Venice Lido from 2 to 12 September 2009.

However, only two of the three segments were screened. Director Hur Jin-ho's segment set in the present day was not included, as it is reportedly being developed into a stand-alone feature film.^[1]

Plot

The film portrays three love stories centered around Chengdu that spans over a 52 year period in the years of 1976, 2008, and 2029.

The 1976 segment, directed by Fruit Chan, is about a family deals with the after effects of a devastating earthquake.

The 2008 segment, directed by Jin-ho Hur, is about a South Korean student who returns to Chengdu and meets his former lover.

The 2029 segment, directed by Cui Jian, centers around young rock musicians who meet in a Chengdu bar as they pursue their musical dreams.

Cast

• Jung Woo-sung
• Gao Yuanyuan
• Wu Anya
• Tan Sitar
• Guo Tao
• Huang Xuan

References

1. ^ Elley, Derek (2009-09-14). "Chengdu, I Love You Review". Variety. http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117941081.html?categoryid=31&cs=1&query=Chengdu%2C+I+Love+You. Retrieved 2009-09-15. 

External links

• Chengdu, I Love You at the Internet Movie Database