Bloody Morning (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film
Released in 1992, Bloody Morning is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Li Shaohong, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Freely adapted from Gabriel García Márquez's Chronicle of a Death Foretold, the film follows the investigation of a local teacher's murder in a small and desperately poor rural village, the story of the crime gradually pieced together from the fragmented memories of witnesses forced to testify at an inquest. Sharing with her Fifth Generation colleagues Chen Kaige and Tian Zhuangzhuang a remarkable eye for the barren landscapes of northern China and a fascination with small-town life — especially those enduring superstitions that Communism failed to erase — director Li Shaohong also introduces several formal innovations, particularly in storytelling structure, that remain unprecedented in Chinese cinema.
Who’s in it. Bloody Morning stars Zhaohui Gong, Hu Yajie, Lu Hui and Wang Guang Quan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bloody Morning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bloody Morning tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bloody Morning (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bloody Morning change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bloody Morning?
- Bloody Morning stars Zhaohui Gong, Hu Yajie, Lu Hui, Wang Guang Quan and Yan Xie.
- When was Bloody Morning released?
- Bloody Morning was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.