Bachelor Mountain (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 2011, Bachelor Mountain is a documentary film directed by Yu Guangyi, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In his third film on life and work in the (once) heavily wooded north of China, Yu Guangyi (Survival Song) follows the lonely San Liangzi (46), who for the past ten years has been in love with a woman who doesn’t like men much. Intimate and revealing, but never rude. A moving and human portrait of a group of unemployed and above all lonely men who stayed behind when their wives moved to the city looking for work. They worked in the timber industry in the province of Heilongjiang, but deforestation has taken its toll. For instance, we see 46-year-old San Liangzi. Twelve years ago, he divorced his wife and became unemployed. For 10 years, he has had an eye on Wang Meizi, the only unmarried woman in the area. But the love is not mutual.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Bachelor Mountain has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bachelor Mountain page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bachelor Mountain (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bachelor Mountain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bachelor Mountain worth watching?
- Bachelor Mountain holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Bachelor Mountain released?
- Bachelor Mountain was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.