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Ten Thousand Waves (2010): Cast

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Ten Thousand Waves is a 2010 film directed by Isaac Julien, starring Maggie Cheung as Mazu and Zhao Tao. It runs 49 minutes.

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Ten Thousand Waves (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
49 min
Director
Isaac Julien
Original language
English
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The story

What Is Ten Thousand Waves About?

The premise of Ten Thousand Waves without spoilers.

Filmed on location in China, this nine‑screen installation links the nation’s ancient past with its present, using an architectural space to examine people’s movement across borders and unfinished journeys. Julien collaborated with Chinese artists including Maggie Cheung and Zhao Tao, alongside a 100‑person cast and crew. The score is by Jah Wobble, the Chinese Dub Orchestra and Maria de Alvear.

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Cast & crew

Ten Thousand Waves Cast & Characters

Maggie Cheung leads the cast as Mazu, with Zhao Tao as Blue Goddess. Directed by Isaac Julien.

From the director

More from Isaac Julien

More films directed by Isaac Julien: Once Again… (Statues Never Die), Lessons of the Hour, Playtime and Derek.

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Ten Thousand Waves Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Better Life” and “万层浪”.

Also known as
  • Better Life
  • 万层浪

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Ten Thousand Waves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ten Thousand Waves, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ten Thousand Waves?

Ten Thousand Waves runs 49 minutes.

When was Ten Thousand Waves released?

Ten Thousand Waves was released on October 13, 2010.

Who directed Ten Thousand Waves?

Ten Thousand Waves was directed by Isaac Julien.

More films by Isaac Julien

Who is in the cast of Ten Thousand Waves?

Ten Thousand Waves stars Maggie Cheung as Mazu and Zhao Tao as Blue Goddess.

Does Ten Thousand Waves have a post-credit scene?

No. Ten Thousand Waves has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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