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The Silent Nu River (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film

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Released in 2005, The Silent Nu River is a notable film directed by Hu Jie.

What it’s about. In the mountains of China's Qinghai Province, there are countless small coal mines. The miners are all rural residents who live nearby, and their bodies are covered in coal dust from all the coal they must dig out each day to earn 500 yuan a month. The film records how they labour, the sounds of their heavy breathing, and what they see working far underground, while cherishing dreams of a better life, such as the kind we live.

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When was The Silent Nu River released?
The Silent Nu River was released in 2005.