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Old Well (1986)

Movie ★ 7.1 129 min

Drama Romance

A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.

Wu Tianming Director 郑义 Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 22, 1986
Runtime
129 min
IMDb
tt0091377
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Cast

Zhang Yimou Zhang Yimou 孙旺泉 Lü Liping Lü Liping 段喜凤 Niu Xingli Niu Xingli 万水爷 Ding Weimin Ding Weimin 三婶 Yan Xie Yan Xie 孙旺才 Li Jingjing Li Jingjing 春梅 Tan Xihe Tan Xihe 喜柱儿 Yujin Liang Yujin Liang 赵巧英

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Frequently asked questions

What is Old Well about?
A married village worker teams up with an old girlfriend to try to dig a well for his water-starved village. The well collapses and they are trapped. Their enforced confinement leads to them exploring their feelings for each other and those around them.
Who directed Old Well?
Old Well was directed by Wu Tianming.
Who stars in Old Well?
Old Well stars Zhang Yimou, Lü Liping, Niu Xingli, Ding Weimin.
When was Old Well released?
Old Well is a 1986 drama, romance film.
Where can I watch Old Well?
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