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Postmen in the Mountains
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Postmen in the Mountains

1999-10-22 · 93 min · ★ 7.7

Drama

An old postman has spent his whole life delivering mail to the mountain of Hunan and is about to retire, his only son due to take over his duties.

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Directors
Huo Jianqi
Production companies
Xiaoxiang Productions Ltd., Beijing Film Studio
Countries
China
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 20

Top Cast

Teng RujunTeng RujunFather
Liu YeLiu YeSon
Zhao XiuliZhao XiuliMother
Gong YehengGong YehengFifth Wife
Chen HaoChen HaoDong Girl
Dang HaoyuDang HaoyuYoung Father
Huang WeiYoung Mother
Li ChunhuaVillage Secretary
Yang WeiweiZhuan Wa
Wang YuSon in Childhood

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