2H (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1999, 2H is a documentary film directed by Li Ying, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. 2H combines documentary and dramatic film techniques to depict the psychological passages of two Chinese expatriates in Tokyo as they attempt to accommodate their existence to the two universal events of life - birth and death. Ma Jinsan is a 95 year-old former Kuomintang general who defected to Japan nearly 50 years earlier, shortly after the Communist revolution. Bound to Ma by chance, circumstance, and emotional need, Xiong Wenyun is an avant-garde artist desperately seeking to fulfill an innate but inarticulate desire to have a child.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 2H 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 2H page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 2H (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 2H change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 2H worth watching?
- 2H holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was 2H released?
- 2H was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.