The Soul Of The Tiger (2017)

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Alex Chen and his girlfriend, Eloane, head to the mountains in order to go rock climbing. Their light-hearted holiday is put to an abrupt end, however, when Alex receives a shocking telephone call: his brother Jun is dead. Back in Paris’s Chinatown, Alex is determined to find out what happened. While his French mother retreats into mourning, his Chinese father refuses to tell him anything in detail. The traditional wake begins and Alex is left dealing with his relatives and the imminent cultural differences. Reluctant to believe that his brother died of a sudden brain haemorrhage, Alex begins to dig deeper into his father’s family history. His beautiful yet mysterious cousin Lili, who soon begins to exert an unexplainable force of attraction upon him, assists Alex in his quest.

Director: François Yang
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Benjamin Violet
Production: Tarantula, P.S. Productions, Banshee Films
Country: Belgium, France, Switzerland
Language: Français, 普通话
Original Language: fr

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Reflections on Life and Death

Keywords

family, death

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Soul Of The Tiger about?
Alex Chen and his girlfriend, Eloane, head to the mountains in order to go rock climbing. Their light-hearted holiday is put to an abrupt end, however, when Alex receives a shocking telephone call: his brother Jun is dead. Back in Paris’s Chinatown, Alex is determined to find out what happened. While his French mother retreats into mourning, his Chinese father refuses to tell him anything in detail. The traditional wake begins and Alex is left dealing with his relatives and the imminent cultural differences. Reluctant to believe that his brother died of a sudden brain haemorrhage, Alex begins to dig deeper into his father’s family history. His beautiful yet mysterious cousin Lili, who soon begins to exert an unexplainable force of attraction upon him, assists Alex in his quest.
Who directed The Soul Of The Tiger?
The Soul Of The Tiger was directed by François Yang.
Who stars in The Soul Of The Tiger?
The Soul Of The Tiger stars Marianne Basler, Bing Yin, Frédéric Siuen, Audrey Bastien, Xin Wang.
How long is The Soul Of The Tiger?
The Soul Of The Tiger has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is The Soul Of The Tiger?
The Soul Of The Tiger is a Drama film.
Where was The Soul Of The Tiger produced?
The Soul Of The Tiger was produced in Belgium, France, Switzerland.
What are the themes of The Soul Of The Tiger?
The themes of The Soul Of The Tiger include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Reflections on Life and Death.