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Peacock
Peacock

Peacock

February 18, 2005
2h 24m
Drama
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

Brings viewers into a small Chinese city and inspires familiarity with the rhythms of everyday existence, with people's dreams, shortcomings and illusions in a way that is universal.

Where to Watch

No streaming info available for this country.

Details

Director
Gu Changwei
Cast
Zhang Jingchu, Li Feng, Lü Yulai, Huang Meiying, Ping Zong, Bao Zhenjiang, Tian Xiaojie, Lan Wang, Liu Guancheng
Release Date
February 18, 2005
Production
Asian Union Film & Entertainment

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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