Kindergarten (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2004, Kindergarten is a documentary film directed by Zhang Yiqing, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. Shot over 14 months, this film records the everyday lives of children at a boarding kindergarten in Wuhan, Hubei Province. It shows how they experience an education overburdened with social and historical background. It catches their moments of laughter and happiness, their struggles against setbacks that they do not always understand, their thoughts about issues that arise both in their own and in the adult world. It is a film that makes everyone laugh, but the naivety of the children is always shown from their own perspective. Deep insights are embedded in the seemingly light-hearted scenes and not only about childhood. For the film is also a metaphor for the adult world. As the opening line of the film says: "They are our children, but maybe they are us ourselves."
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Kindergarten has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kindergarten page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kindergarten (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kindergarten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kindergarten worth watching?
- Kindergarten holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Kindergarten released?
- Kindergarten was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.