A Tale of Two Donkeys (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, A Tale of Two Donkeys is a comedy and drama film directed by Dawei Li, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. An involving, beautifully modulated yarn about a young intellectual's "war" with two equines in a mountain village during the Cultural Revolution. A young student, Ma Jie, who is sent to a tiny Beigao village in Shanxi Province and has the mundane task of watching over livestock during the Great Cultural Revolution. Surrounded only by the extreme boredom, he initiates a war against two donkeys. What ensues as a result, is an impressive feature debut by director Li Dawei who manages to infuse a believable quirky and black humorous universe within a realistically grim setting.
Who’s in it. A Tale of Two Donkeys stars Wen Zhang as Ma Jie, Bai Jing and Yue Hong as Female Brigade Chief.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, A Tale of Two Donkeys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Tale of Two Donkeys page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Tale of Two Donkeys tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Tale of Two Donkeys (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Tale of Two Donkeys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Tale of Two Donkeys worth watching?
- A Tale of Two Donkeys holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Tale of Two Donkeys?
- A Tale of Two Donkeys stars Wen Zhang, Bai Jing and Yue Hong.
- When was A Tale of Two Donkeys released?
- A Tale of Two Donkeys was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.