Purple Sunset (2001): Cast & Plot
Purple Sunset is a 2001 war drama directed by Feng Xiaoning, starring Anna Dzenilalova as Nadja, Chie Maeda and Fu Dalong. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Feng Xiaoning
- Original language
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Chinese - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Purple Sunset About?
The premise of Purple Sunset without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the waning days of World II, a Soviet Russian female officer, a humble Chinese peasant and a Japanese schoolgirl find themselves stranded together in a dense forest. Forced to trek toward safety, they must navigate the treacherous terrain while wrestling with deep mutual distrust born of their nations’ conflict.
Purple Sunset Cast & Characters
Anna Dzenilalova leads the cast as Nadja, with Chie Maeda as 秋叶子 and Fu Dalong as 杨玉福. Directed by Feng Xiaoning.
- Director Feng Xiaoning
- Anna Dzenilalova as Nadja
- Chie Maeda as 秋叶子
- Fu Dalong as 杨玉福
More from Feng Xiaoning
More films directed by Feng Xiaoning: Super Typhoon, Heart of China and Red River Valley.
Purple Sunset Plot Summary
What happens in Purple Sunset from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 2000, Yang, an elderly Chinese man, sits with a journalist who invites him to talk about the war that shaped his life. The old man clutches a quaint okiagari-koboshi musical doll, and as he touches it, his memories surge back to the late days of World War II. The tale unfolds with a careful, almost spiritual weight, tracing how a man who survived atrocity found himself navigating trust, mercy, and the limits of endurance.
Full summary
The whole story of Purple Sunset, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Purple Sunset?
9 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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What historical conflict does the film’s flashback primarily depict?
Purple Sunset Also Known As
Also known as “Ziri”.
- Also known as
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- Ziri
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Purple Sunset FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Purple Sunset, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Purple Sunset?
Purple Sunset runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Purple Sunset released?
Purple Sunset was released on April 18, 2001.
Who directed Purple Sunset?
Purple Sunset was directed by Feng Xiaoning.
More films by Feng Xiaoning Who is in the cast of Purple Sunset?
Purple Sunset stars Anna Dzenilalova as Nadja, Chie Maeda as 秋叶子 and Fu Dalong as 杨玉福.
Does Purple Sunset have a post-credit scene?
No. Purple Sunset has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Purple Sunset in?
The original language of Purple Sunset is Chinese.
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