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Longing for the Rain

1h 38m2013Yang Lina
IMDb: 6.2/10
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Linking several genres in a surprising and successful way, Yang Lin’s fiction feature debut is an Asian ghost story in which documentary scenes show how incongruous today's reality can look in China. Protagonist Fang Lei lives in material wealth and only has to care for her daughter. One night, a young mysterious lover appears and makes passionate love to her.

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What is Longing for the Rain (2013) about?

Linking several genres in a surprising and successful way, Yang Lin’s fiction feature debut is an Asian ghost story in which documentary scenes show how incongruous today's reality can look in China. Protagonist Fang Lei lives in material wealth and only has to care for her daughter. One night, a young mysterious lover appears and makes passionate love to her.

Who stars in Longing for the Rain?

Longing for the Rain stars Zhao Siyuan (Fang Lei), Jia Fu (Husband), Dej Pongpazroj (Man in the Dreams), Xue Hong (Hong), Siyuan Zhao. The film was directed by Yang Lina.

How long is Longing for the Rain?

Longing for the Rain has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated N/A.

Is Longing for the Rain worth watching?

Longing for the Rain holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Biography are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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