Old Well(1986)
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.
Movie: Old Well
Top 8 Billed Cast
孙旺泉
段喜凤
万水爷
三婶
孙旺才
春梅
喜柱儿
赵巧英
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Overview
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.
Release Date
1986-06-22
Average
7
Rating:
3.5 startsTagline
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Languages:
普通话
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