11 Flowers (2013): Ratings & Plot
11 Flowers is a 2013 drama directed by Xiaoshuai Wang. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Xiaoshuai Wang
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is 11 Flowers About?
The premise of 11 Flowers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1975 China, a young boy's peaceful existence is disrupted when he encounters a clever fugitive. The thief takes more than just a cherished shirt, unexpectedly involving the boy in a risky escape. As they journey together, their morals are challenged and their sense of loyalty tested, leading to unexpected consequences and a coming-of-age story set against a backdrop of societal change.
11 Flowers Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wading
- bloodstain
- flower
- gunshot
- secret
- meat
- on the run
- death sentence
- young boy
- metaphoric title
- coming of age
- circle of friends
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- boy
- 11 year old
- childhood
- friend
- family relationships
- gymnastics
- china
- plant in title
- childhood friend
- pregnant from rape
- death penalty
- semi autobiographical
- fever
- avenging one's sister
- widower
- crying man
- reference to claude monet
- impressionist painting
- famous painting
- manhunt
- public nudity
- male nudity
- age in title
- secret oath
- oath
- bullet wound
- gunshot wound
- fugitive
- children fighting
- friends fighting
- fainting boy
- fainting girl
- fainting
- painter
- first person title
- dead body
- hide and seek
- podium
The Director of 11 Flowers
Directed by Xiaoshuai Wang.
- Director Xiaoshuai Wang
More from Xiaoshuai Wang
More films directed by Xiaoshuai Wang, best-rated first: Chinese Portrait, Beijing Bicycle and Biandan, guniang.
11 Flowers Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave 11 Flowers 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 69%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 67% User score
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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11 Flowers Plot Summary
What happens in 11 Flowers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the backdrop of the late Cultural Revolution in Southwest China (1975–1976), this compelling film tells the story of an 11-year-old boy named Wang Han. The narrative immerses viewers in the troubling social and cultural climate of the era, showcasing the harsh realities faced by intellectuals who were relocated to remote areas as part of the Third Front Construction. It also highlights the consequences of factional violence from the revolution and the rigid power dynamics ingrained in Mao-era society. Central themes of innocence, unresolved emotions, and the specter of death play a significant role throughout the plot.
Full summary
The whole story of 11 Flowers, scene by scene
11 Flowers Trailers & Videos
The trailer of 11 Flowers.
How Well Do You Know 11 Flowers?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Movies Like 11 Flowers
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Flower in the Rainy Night, Little Red Flowers and Flowers of Shanghai.
11 Flowers FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of 11 Flowers, each answered in a sentence.
How long is 11 Flowers?
11 Flowers runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was 11 Flowers released?
11 Flowers was released on February 22, 2013.
Who directed 11 Flowers?
11 Flowers was directed by Xiaoshuai Wang.
More films by Xiaoshuai Wang How is 11 Flowers rated?
11 Flowers has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does 11 Flowers have a post-credit scene?
No. 11 Flowers has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is 11 Flowers in?
The original language of 11 Flowers is Chinese.
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