Someone to Talk To
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| Traditional Chinese | 一句頂一萬句 |
| Simplified Chinese | 一句顶一万句 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Yī Jù Dǐng Yīwàn Jù |
| Directed by | Liu Yulin |
| Screenplay by | Liu Zhenyun |
| Based on | One Sentence Is Ten Thousand Sentences by Liu Zhenyun |
| Produced by | William Kong |
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| Cinematography | Wu Di |
| Edited by | Zhong Yijuan |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | $2,812,850[1] |
Someone to Talk To is a 2016 Chinese drama film directed by Liu Yulin, a Tisch School of the Arts student and a silver medalist at the 41st Student Academy Awards,[2] in her feature film directorial debut.[3]
Liu Zhenyun, Liu Yulin's father, wrote the screenplay based on his award-winning novel, One Sentence Is Ten Thousand Sentences.
Plot[edit]
Cobbler Niu Aiguo is in conflict with his wife, while his older sister, street food vender Niu Aixiang, considers marriage later in life. Both desperately want to communicate with someone, though their own situations are at opposite poles. Aiguo then breaks up with his wife and Aixiang marries divorcée Song Jiefang. Aiguo runs into his childhood friend Chuhong while searching for his wife and falls into conversation with her. It turns out that she is also divorced as a result of communication failure and it seems Aixiang and Jiefang can’t get along either.[3]
Cast[edit]
- Mao Hai as Niu Aiguo
- Li Qian as Pang Lina
- Liu Bei as Niu Aixiang
- Fan Wei as Song Jiefang
- Yu Entai as Jiang
- Qi Xi as Xinting
- Sun Qian as Chuhong
- Li Nuonuo as Baihui
Release[edit]
The movie had its world premiere at the New Currents section at the 21st Busan International Film Festival in October 2016.[4] It was subsequently released in theaters in Mainland China, the United Kingdom, New Zealand,[1] and the United States[5][6] in November 2016. It has also been selected for more than 50 film festivals around the world,[3] including, but not limited to, the New York Asian Film Festival,[7] Cairo International Film Festival,[8] Hong Kong Asian Film Festival,[9] and XI’AN Silk Road International Film Festival.[10][11]
Reception[edit]
Elizabeth Kerr of The Hollywood Reporter wrote that despite "a few missteps, Liu’s first effort is an assured examination of the world right now, and proves she’s one to watch."[4]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref(s) |
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| China Film Director's Guild Awards | April 23, 2017 | Best Actor | Fan Wei | Nominated | [12][13] |
| Best Young Director | Liu Yulin | Nominated | |||
| Golden Horse Awards | November 26, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Liu Bei | Nominated | [14][15] |
| Busan International Film Festival | October 15, 2016 | New Currents Award | Liu Yulin | Nominated | [16] |
| Beijing College Student Film Festival | May 7, 2017 | Best Directorial Debut | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Yi ju ding yi wan ju (2016)". The-Numbers.com. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ Benedict, Emily. "The Academy Reveals Medal Placements at 2014 Student Academy Awards". Oscars.org. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Someone to Talk to". 2016 Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ a b Kerr, Elizabeth (2016-10-11). "'Someone to Talk to': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ ""Someone To Talk To" Playing at AMC Empire 25". NYU Tisch News. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Someone to Talk to at an AMC Theatre near you". AMCTheatres.com. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "New York Asian Film Festival 2017". New York Asian Film Festival. Retrieved 26 June 2017.
- ^ "Someone to Talk to". Cairo International Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Someone to Talk to". Hong Kong Asian Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Inauguration of Film One Sentence Worth Thousand". XI’AN Silk Road International Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ ""Someone to Talk to" To Competes in Festivals". NYU Tisch News Release. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "Full List of Nominations to the 8th China Film Directors' Guild Awards". Weibo.com. China Film Directors' Guild Official Weibo Account. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ "8th China Film Director's Guild Awards Broadcast". CCTV. Retrieved June 26, 2017.
- ^ "53rd Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival". Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "GOLDEN HORSE AWARDS: Elaine Jin, Austin Lin top supporting stars". The China Post. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- ^ "21st Busan International Film Festival Closing Ceremony Awards List". 21st Busan International Film Festival. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
- "Liu Zhenyun's Novel Adapted for the Big Screen, to Hit Theatres on Nov, 11". China Radio International. 2016-08-30.[dead link]
- Scott, Matthew (2016-10-28). "Filial Piety". Asia Times.
