Chinaman (2005)
Keld is in a rut. His wife of 25 years has left him. For sustenance, he eats his way through the menu at the local Chinese takeaway. The owner talks him into a marriage of convenience with his sister from China and the unplanned-for happens. A delicate romance blossoms between these two damaged, fragile individuals, but a secret gives their relationship a fateful twist. A subtle and touching story of life's diversity.
Director: Henrik Ruben Genz
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: April 1, 2005
Cast
- Bjarne Henriksen - Keld
- Vivian Wu - Ling
- Charlotte Fich - Rie
- Paw Henriksen - Michael
- Nicolas Winding Refn - The Doctor
- Lin Kun Wu - Feng
- Johan Rabaeus - Björn
- Jeppe Kaas
- Mathias Sparre-Ulrich
- Mogens Rex
Screenplay
- Kim Fupz Aakeson (Screenplay)
Production: Fine & Mellow Productions
Country: Denmark, Norway, Sweden
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
denmark, divorce, clash of cultures
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chinaman about?
- Keld is in a rut. His wife of 25 years has left him. For sustenance, he eats his way through the menu at the local Chinese takeaway. The owner talks him into a marriage of convenience with his sister from China and the unplanned-for happens. A delicate romance blossoms between these two damaged, fragile individuals, but a secret gives their relationship a fateful twist. A subtle and touching story of life's diversity.
- Who directed Chinaman?
- Chinaman was directed by Henrik Ruben Genz.
- Who stars in Chinaman?
- Chinaman stars Bjarne Henriksen, Vivian Wu, Charlotte Fich, Paw Henriksen, Nicolas Winding Refn, Lin Kun Wu.
- How long is Chinaman?
- Chinaman has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Chinaman?
- Chinaman is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Chinaman produced?
- Chinaman was produced in Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Chinaman?
- The themes of Chinaman include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.