The Back
Nov 01, 2010 · 1h 25m
Director
Liu BingjianOverview
China. Mid 90's. HONG Tao, thirty years old, moved from the countryside to Beijing where he works in a fancy restaurant. He lives with a strange secret since the cultural revolution. Back then, his father was a famous Mao's portrait painter and he was obsessed by the leader's representation. He started tattooing Mao's portraits on human skins. HONG Tao, oppressed by this heavy inheritance, wants to hide it from the world. But a new wave of unscrupulous antique collectors will do anything to get their hands on them.
Cast of The Back
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About The Back
What is The Back about?
China. Mid 90's. HONG Tao, thirty years old, moved from the countryside to Beijing where he works in a fancy restaurant. He lives with a strange secret since the cultural revolution. Back then, his father was a famous Mao's portrait painter and he was obsessed by the leader's representation. He started tattooing Mao's portraits on human skins. HONG Tao, oppressed by this heavy inheritance, wants…
When was The Back released?
The Back was released on November 1, 2010.
How long is The Back?
The Back runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Who directed The Back?
The Back was directed by Liu Bingjian.
Who is in the cast of The Back?
The cast of The Back includes Hu Bing (Hong Tao) and Jia Yuanyuan (Hua Dan).