In the Heat of the Sun

In the Heat of the Sun

A Revolutionary Childhood.

1994 · 141 min · ★ 7.8 · Drama, Romance

Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."

Directed by Jiang Wen · Written by Jiang Wen

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