Useless Man
Aug 05, 2012 · 1h 30m
Director
Zheng DashengOverview
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local Tianjin culture, the films authentic depiction of the atmosphere of the city is filled with wisdom and energy. Insightful and highly entertaining, the film is a brilliant technical tour-de-force.
Cast of Useless Man
Crew of Useless Man
About Useless Man
What is Useless Man about?
ZHENG Dasheng's "Tianjin Xianren" (A Useless Man) portrays the characteristic figure of an idler roaming the streets of Tianjin shortly before the Sino-Japanese War. Director Zheng skillfully interweaves the traditional storytelling performance with a humorous, and somewhat absurd narrative which blurs the distinction between life and performance, illusion and reality. Deeply rooted in local…
When was Useless Man released?
Useless Man was released on August 5, 2012.
How long is Useless Man?
Useless Man runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Useless Man?
Useless Man was directed by Zheng Dasheng.
Who is in the cast of Useless Man?
The cast of Useless Man includes Xincheng Guan (Hongda Su) and Li Hongchen (Erxin Yan).