Flying Flying (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2001, Flying Flying is a drama film directed by Li Ying, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. On the eve of the year 2000, two stories centered around money unfold in Beijing. One is the story of a merchant who was poisoned for money -- 1000 years ago. Trapped in a black bowl, the merchant's ghost encounters an old beggar, and regales him with the story of how he came to be inside a bowl. The other story begins in modern times: A debt collector handcuffs an old friend, a poet, who cannot pay back his debt. The poet, who cannot be free of his handcuffs until he returns the money to the debt collector, goes to pick up his lover, while still handcuffed to the debt collector — but the poet's lover too was a prisoner of the debt collector, who escaped, and so all three are become handcuffed together. "Flying Flying" participated in the Youth Forum of the Berlin International Film Festival in 2001, as a 'film banned after 1990.'
Who’s in it. Flying Flying stars Mang Ke.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Flying Flying 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 Flying Flying page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flying Flying tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flying Flying (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flying Flying change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flying Flying worth watching?
- Flying Flying holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flying Flying?
- Flying Flying stars Mang Ke.
- When was Flying Flying released?
- Flying Flying was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.