When Ruoma Was Seventeen (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2003, When Ruoma Was Seventeen is a drama and romance film directed by Zhang Jiarui, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in a remote mountainous region of southern China, the film is about a Hani tribe girl, Ruoma (Li Min) who dreams of seeing the outside world. Ruoma lives with her grandma and sells roasted corn in a market for fifty cents an ear. Beautifully attired in Hani ethnic clothing, she by chance catches the eye of a penniless photographer, Aming (Yang Zhigang). They soon becoming friends and he gets the idea of making money by having her pose with tourists beside a famous World Heritage site. Charging ten yuan per photo, they hope to make some money. Ruoma does her job well, sweetly smiling with the tourists while dreaming of going to the big city and riding in a glass elevator. She also falls in love with Aming.
Who’s in it. When Ruoma Was Seventeen stars Li Min as Ruoma, Yang Zhigang as Aming and Shu Linyuan.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, When Ruoma Was Seventeen 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 When Ruoma Was Seventeen page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Ruoma Was Seventeen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Ruoma Was Seventeen (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Ruoma Was Seventeen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Ruoma Was Seventeen worth watching?
- When Ruoma Was Seventeen holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When Ruoma Was Seventeen?
- When Ruoma Was Seventeen stars Li Min, Yang Zhigang and Shu Linyuan.
- When was When Ruoma Was Seventeen released?
- When Ruoma Was Seventeen was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.