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阳光灿烂的日子

  • Drama
  • Romance
Confirmed1994-09-017.88.2Trakt

Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."

In the Heat of the Sun is a 1994 Chinese drama film set in 1970s Beijing during the Cultural Revolution. Following a group of teenage boys left to their own devices as adults are sent to the provinces, the film captures their misadventures and coming-of-age discoveries in a city transformed by political upheaval.

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Streaming availability in United States

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Not available on any tracked streaming service in United States right now.

Available in: South Korea

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
1994-09-01

No date confirmed for United States yet · Earliest worldwide: Wide release in CN

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In The Heat Of The Sun

YouTube · 2007-09-11
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In the Heat of the Sun — frequently asked

When was In the Heat of the Sun released?

The film was released on September 1, 1994.

What is the film about?

Set in Beijing during the 1970s Cultural Revolution, the story follows 14-year-old Monkey and his friends as they navigate life in a city where most adults have been sent away, leading them into mischief and teenage romance.

What genre is In the Heat of the Sun?

The film is a drama and romance that explores adolescence and coming-of-age themes.

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