SHOP XIZAO
IMDb >
Xizao (1999)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsnews articlesPromotional
taglinestrailers and videospostersphoto galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsXizao (1999)
| Photos (see all 6 | slideshow) | Videos |
Overview
Plot:
Shenzhen businessman, Da Ming, goes home to Beijing when he thinks his father has died. He finds his... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Bathhouse | Brother Brother Relationship | Father Son Relationship | Father Son Reunion | Mental Retardation moreAwards:
16 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
A beautiful moving story of family moreCast
(Credited cast)Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language and nudity.Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
92 minCountry:
ChinaLanguage:
MandarinColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | France:U | Hong Kong:I | New Zealand:M | Peru:PT | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | USA:PG-13MOVIEmeter: 
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Xizao (1999)| Recent Posts (updated daily) | User |
|---|---|
| Question abou this movie??? | corygamboa |
| The song in the teaser trailer | tristans-1 |
Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| Little Miss Sunshine | The Squid and the Whale | Me and You and Everyone We Know | Kinky Boots | The Birdcage |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Comedy section | IMDb China section | Add this title to MyMovies |













This beautiful story of an elder son coming home, and learning to love and be a part of all those things that he left home to get away from, is poignant and moving. It shows a society that is perhaps strange to us in the Western world, with a sense of family that we have lost. The story is beautiful, sad, and at times funny and comic. It has a feeling of realism that we don't seem to see any longer in our western movies.
The acting is unusual, in that as the movie progresses, it almost gives the impression that it is not acting, but a documentary of ordinary people. This is brilliant directing and movie making.
Would love to see more movies by this director.