Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film
Released in 2001, Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! is a notable film directed by Yang Fudong, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. The film depicts a young man, or rather four young men, as they try to retain the sentimental feeling that is about to escape them when the sun comes up in the morning. In the expectations that they would never meet, they dressed up in the old military uniform and bathed in the morning sun. Their yawning drifts away with the wind; a wooden sword is the only attainable thing in their arms. The puppet-like laziness is shattered by the dancing sword, and they communicate in the anger of love and hate, but no real pain is ever felt. They attempt to capture the fiber of Peking Opera within the melody, but are accidentally brought above the city sky of their memories.
Who’s in it. Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! stars Gu Lei, Gao Ming, Lu Chun Sheng and Wu Jian Xin.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising!?
- Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! stars Gu Lei, Gao Ming, Lu Chun Sheng and Wu Jian Xin.
- When was Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! released?
- Backyard – Hey, Sun Is Rising! was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.