The Poet
Sep 18, 1998 · 1h 54m
Director
Casey Chan Lai-YingOverview
Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went as he had planned.
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About The Poet
What is The Poet about?
Gu Cheng, a contemporary Chinese poet, emigrated to New Zealand with his wife Reimi and his mistress Ching at a time when, faced with a booming economy, cultural and artistic ideologies were stagnating. He had to choose between staying in China and fighting for the "new cultural and artistic movement," or emigrating with his family. He ultimately opted for the latter. Unfortunately, nothing went…
When was The Poet released?
The Poet was released on September 18, 1998.
How long is The Poet?
The Poet runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who directed The Poet?
The Poet was directed by Casey Chan Lai-Ying.
Who is in the cast of The Poet?
The cast of The Poet includes Stephen Fung, Theresa Lee Yee-Hung, Joe Cheung Tung-cho, Ayako Morino and Ivy Wong (Little Gu Hong).