The Eleventh Child (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film
Released in 1998, The Eleventh Child is a notable film directed by Sijie Dai, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Restaurant owner Tang the 11th, learning his older brother, Tang the First is ill, returns to the his remote native village, long plagued by leprosy. Superstition holds that a cure can be obtained when a family of five sons and five daughters makes possible the death of a fish from the Lake of Heaven, since the leprosy remedy is in the flesh of this fish. It just so happens that Tang the 11th has five sons, four daughters, and a pregnant wife.
Who’s in it. The Eleventh Child stars Akihiro Nishida as Le onzième, Tapa Sudana as Le premier and Nguyen Thi My Chau as La femme du premier.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eleventh Child page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eleventh Child (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Eleventh Child change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Eleventh Child?
- The Eleventh Child stars Akihiro Nishida, Tapa Sudana and Nguyen Thi My Chau.
- When was The Eleventh Child released?
- The Eleventh Child was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.