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14/12/2018 Drama 3h 50m
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Overview

In the northern Chinese city of Manzhouli, they say there is an elephant that simply sits and ignores the world. Manzhouli becomes an obsession for the protagonists of this film, a longed-for escape from the downward spiral in which they find themselves.

  1. Hu Bo

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Peng Yuchang

    Wei Bu

  2. Wang Yuwen

    Huang Ling

  3. Zhang Yu

    Yu Cheng

  4. Li Congxi

    Wang Jin

  5. Zhenghui Ling

    Li Kai

  6. Xiaolong Zhang

    Yu Shuai

  7. Li Danyi

    Wang Jin's Daughter

  8. Kong Wei

    Wang Jin's Son-in-Law

  9. Kong Yixin

    Wang Jin's Granddaughter

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-18
An Elephant Sitting Still is a deeply philosophical film by Hu Bo that explores profound despair through the interconnected lives of four troubled individuals seeking escape from their painful realities. Despite its nearly four-hour runtime and slow pacing, the film delivers a raw, emotional narrative with powerful performances and a haunting atmosphere, though the cinematography and ambiguous ending may leave some viewers unsatisfied. The tragic story behind its creation—Hu Bo’s suicide following creative conflicts—adds a heartbreaking layer to this already melancholic masterpiece.

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Status
Released

Original Language
Chinese

Budget
$2,500,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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