Shower

Shower

1999 · 92 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Drama

An aged father and his younger, mentally challenged son have been working hard every day to keep the bathhouse running for a motley group of regular customers. When his elder son, who left years ago to seek his fortune in the southern city of Shenzhen, abruptly returns one day, it once again puts under stress the long-broken father-son ties. Presented as a light-hearted comedy, Shower explores the value of family, friendship, and tradition.

Directed by Zhang Yang · Written by Xin Huo

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Zhu Xu 'Old' Liu
Pu Cunxin Liu Daming
Jiang Wu Liu Erming
Li Ding Lao Lin
Feng Shun Lao Wu
He Bing He Zheng
Du Peng Miao Zhuang
Sui Yongqing Wang Fang
Hu Beibei Zhang Jinhao
Jin Zhao Street Director
Yang Zichun Old Bather
Fang Zheng Creditor

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