The Crack (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2002, The Crack is a drama film directed by Li Wake.
What it’s about. CIFA (the Chinese Independent Film Archive) has recently helped restore The Crack, a low-budget independent film made on 35mm, which has been screened only four times to a small circle in China since its completion in 2000. This semi-autobiographical film, set during the Cultural Revolution, provides the missing link between the roots-seeking and scar literature and art of the 1980s and the performance art of the 1990s and 2000s. It grounds many of the embodied extremes of China’s famous performance art in the persistent psychosexual fetishes and neuroses produced by the extreme denial of individual desire under “mass line” socialism.
Who’s in it. The Crack stars 江庚辰, Jiang Gengchen and Zhou Haodong.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Crack sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Crack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Crack tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Crack (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Crack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Crack worth watching?
- The Crack holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Crack?
- The Crack stars 江庚辰, Jiang Gengchen and Zhou Haodong.
- When was The Crack released?
- The Crack was released in 2002.