Peacock (2005): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Peacock is a 2005 drama directed by Gu Changwei, starring Ping Zong as Chinese Teacher Wang, Zhang Jingchu and Liu Guancheng. It runs 2 hours 24 minutes and earned $55 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 24m (144 min)
- Director
- Gu Changwei
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peacock About?
The premise of Peacock without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film immerses the audience in a small Chinese city, unfolding the quiet rhythm of everyday life and daily rituals. It portrays residents’ hopes, shortcomings and personal illusions with intimate detail, revealing how ordinary struggles and aspirations resonate universally across cultures.
Peacock Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- 1970s
- family relationships
Peacock Cast & Characters
Ping Zong leads the cast as Chinese Teacher Wang, with Zhang Jingchu as Gao Wei Hong and Liu Guancheng as Guo Zi. Directed by Gu Changwei; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gu Changwei
- Ping Zong as Chinese Teacher Wang
- Zhang Jingchu as Gao Wei Hong
- Liu Guancheng as Guo Zi
- Li Feng as Gao Weiguo
Also Starring in Peacock
· 5 more- Tian Xiaojie Ke
- Lü Yulai Di Di
- Lan Wang Jin Zhi
- Bao Zhenjiang Master Liu
- Huang Meiying Mother
More from Gu Changwei
More films directed by Gu Changwei: Love On The Cloud, Beautiful 2012, Love for Life and And the Spring Comes.
Peacock Plot Summary
What happens in Peacock from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set in the late 1970s and early 1980s, in a small Mainland Chinese town, the story follows a middle‑aged couple and their three children as they navigate hopes, disappointments, and small victories that shape their lives. Each section centers on a different sibling, offering a close look at their dreams, struggles, and the quiet resilience that binds the family together.
Full summary
The whole story of Peacock, scene by scene
Peacock Box Office
Peacock grossed $55 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$55
- International
- $55
How Well Do You Know Peacock?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which sibling dreams of becoming a pilot and once attached a makeshift parachute to her bike?
Peacock Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Der Pfau” and “孔雀 我が家の風景”.
- Also known as
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- Der Pfau
- 孔雀 我が家の風景
- Павлин
Seen Peacock?
Movies Like Peacock
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Peacock’s Paradise, King of Peking and Song of the Fishermen.
Peacock FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Peacock, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Peacock?
Peacock runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).
When was Peacock released?
Peacock was released on February 18, 2005.
Who directed Peacock?
Peacock was directed by Gu Changwei.
More films by Gu Changwei Who is in the cast of Peacock?
Peacock stars Ping Zong as Chinese Teacher Wang, Zhang Jingchu as Gao Wei Hong and Liu Guancheng as Guo Zi, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Peacock make at the box office?
Peacock grossed $55 worldwide.
Does Peacock have a post-credit scene?
No. Peacock has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peacock in?
The original language of Peacock is Chinese.
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