Electric Shadows (2005): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Electric Shadows is a 2005 drama directed by Jiang Xiao. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $56,809 worldwide. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jiang Xiao
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Electric Shadows About?
The premise of Electric Shadows without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During China's Cultural Revolution, two young people seek refuge and inspiration in the world of cinema. As turmoil surrounds them, the movies offer a sanctuary where imagination flourishes and dreams can escape the harsh realities of their lives. The flickering images provide comfort and a sense of wonder in a time of great upheaval.
Electric Shadows Themes & Keywords
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The Director of Electric Shadows
Directed by Jiang Xiao.
- Director Jiang Xiao
Electric Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Electric Shadows 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 5.0
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TMDB 65% User score
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Electric Shadows Plot Summary
What happens in Electric Shadows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mao Xiaobing, a water bottle delivery boy in Beijing, has a passion for movies that seems to define much of his life. However, his routine takes a drastic turn when he is unexpectedly attacked by Ling-Ling (Qi Zhongyang) while riding his bike, leading to his hospitalization. Following the incident, Ling-Ling is arrested but remains cryptic, only requesting that Mao feed her fish. Upon stepping into her apartment, Mao discovers that Ling-Ling has created an entire shrine dedicated to the vintage film star, Zhou Xuan.
Full summary
The whole story of Electric Shadows, scene by scene
Electric Shadows Box Office
Electric Shadows grossed $56,809 worldwide. $7,129 came from the US and Canada and $49,680 (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$56.8K
- US & Canada
- $7.1K
- International
- $49.7K
How Well Do You Know Electric Shadows?
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Electric Shadows FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Electric Shadows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Electric Shadows?
Electric Shadows runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Electric Shadows released?
Electric Shadows was released on December 16, 2005.
Who directed Electric Shadows?
Electric Shadows was directed by Jiang Xiao.
More films by Jiang Xiao How much did Electric Shadows make at the box office?
Electric Shadows grossed $56,809 worldwide ($7,129 domestic, $49,680 international).
How is Electric Shadows rated?
Electric Shadows has 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Electric Shadows have a post-credit scene?
No. Electric Shadows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Electric Shadows in?
The original language of Electric Shadows is Chinese.
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