Buddha Mountain
Seen it?2011 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding home. The tenants include a rock singer and a college student who has run away from home.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Li Yu
- Sylvia ChangChang Yueqin
- Fan BingbingNanfeng
- Chen BolinDing Bo
- Fei LongFei Zao / Fatso
- Jin JingLin Yue
- Fang LiDing Bo's Father
- Liu JieWang Juan
- Bao ZhenjiangMonk
- Shen WenWang, Peking Opera Director
- Li DiBar Owner