The Day the Sun Turned Cold
| The Day the Sun Turned Cold | |
|---|---|
| Traditional Chinese | 天國逆子 |
| Simplified Chinese | 天国逆子 |
| Literal meaning | disloyal son of the Heavenly Kingdom |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Tiānguó nìzǐ |
| Directed by | Yim Ho |
| Written by | Yim Ho |
| Produced by | Yim Ho |
| Starring | Siqin Gaowa |
Release date |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Budget | $HK5 million[1] |
The Day the Sun Turned Cold (Chinese: 天国逆子) is a 1994 Hong Kong drama film directed by Yim Ho.[2] The film was selected as the Hong Kong entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 67th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[3][1] The $HK5 million budget for the film was raised by Yim Ho. It was shot in northeastern China.[1] The film won the Tokyo Grand Prix and Yim Ho won the Best Director award at the Tokyo International Film Festival.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Siqin Gaowa as Mother
- Tou Chung-hua as Guan Jian
- Ma Jingwu as Father
- Wei Zi as Lover
- Zhong Shu as Young Son
- Hu Li as Captain
See also
[edit]- List of submissions to the 67th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Hong Kong submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Halligan, Fionnuala (15 November 1994). "Hong Kong picks resident helmer's pic for Oscars". Daily Variety. p. 18.
- ^ "The Day the Sun Turned Cold". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 September 2015.
- ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
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