The Children of Huang Shi (2008): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Children of Huang Shi is a 2008 war drama directed by Roger Spottiswoode, starring Radha Mitchell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Yun-Fat Chow. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $7.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Sony Pictures Classics
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Children of Huang Shi About?
The premise of The Children of Huang Shi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the 1930s in China, a British journalist, an American nurse, and a Chinese resistance leader find themselves united by a shared purpose. They begin a dangerous mission to locate and rescue sixty orphaned children amidst the chaos of war. The journey takes them through difficult terrain, testing their resolve and revealing the strength of their bond as they confront adversity and discover the true meaning of love and responsibility.
The Children of Huang Shi Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- year 1937
- china
- 1940s
- 1930s
- year 1938
- year 1945
- nanjing china
- based on true story
- japanese occupation of china
- world war two
- 20th century
- east asia
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- asia
- children
- young
- group
- british
- nurse
- journalist
- communist
- orphan
- nationalist
- execution
- orphanage
- rural setting
- sino japanese war
- japanese versus chinese
- fictional character based on real life person
- strafing
- self sacrifice
- refugee
- bombing
- chinese civil war
- japanese occupation
- nanking massacre
- second sino japanese war
- nanking massacre china 1937
The Children of Huang Shi Cast
Radha Mitchell leads the cast, with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Yun-Fat Chow. Directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
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Director Roger Spottiswoode
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The Children of Huang Shi Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Children of Huang Shi 30% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 30% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Children of Huang Shi Plot Summary
What happens in The Children of Huang Shi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George Hogg, played by Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, is a young British journalist hailing from Hertfordshire. In 1938, shortly after the Japanese invasion and subsequent occupation of northern China, he manages to infiltrate Nanjing by masquerading as a Red Cross aid worker. Upon his arrival, he is confronted by the harsh realities of war—documenting poverty, ruins, and the dead littering the streets while photographing the tragedies unfolding around him. His endeavors are cut short when he hears commotion outside and witnesses Japanese soldiers rounding up Chinese refugees, only to tragically execute them.
Full summary
The whole story of The Children of Huang Shi, scene by scene
The Children of Huang Shi Box Office
The Children of Huang Shi grossed $7.8 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $6.8 million (87%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.8M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $6.8M
The Children of Huang Shi Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Children of Huang Shi.
How Well Do You Know The Children of Huang Shi?
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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Who plays the role of the young British journalist, George Hogg?
Cars in The Children of Huang Shi
8 cars on screen, including the 1960 Jiefang CA 10 B and the Isuzu Type 94.
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1960 Jiefang CA 10 B Important role -
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Chang Jiang CJ 750 M1-M Minor role -
Dongfeng EQ 140 Minor role
The Children of Huang Shi Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Children of the Silk Road” and “Los niños de China”.
- Also known as
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- Children of the Silk Road
- Los niños de China
- Escape from Huang Shi
- Die Kinder der Seidenstrasse
- Órfãos da Guerra
- 황시
- Útěk z Huang Shi
- Huangši vaikai
- Die Kinder der Seidenstraße
- Les Orphelins de Huang Shi
- İpek Yolu Çocukları
- Los niños de Huang Shi
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- A selyemút árvái
- Дети Хуанг Ши
- 黄石的孩子
- Útěk z války
- Στη Δίνη του Πολέμου
- ילדיו של הואנג שי
- Els nens de Huang Shi
- Barnen från Huang Shi
- Dzieci z Jedwabnego Szlaku
- Децата на Хуан Ши
- Діти Хуан Ші
- 戰火逃城
- 黃石任務, ჰუან შის ბავშვები
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The Children of Huang Shi FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Children of Huang Shi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Children of Huang Shi?
The Children of Huang Shi runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was The Children of Huang Shi released?
The Children of Huang Shi was released on May 23, 2008.
Who directed The Children of Huang Shi?
The Children of Huang Shi was directed by Roger Spottiswoode.
More films by Roger Spottiswoode Who is in the cast of The Children of Huang Shi?
The Children of Huang Shi stars Radha Mitchell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Yun-Fat Chow.
How much did The Children of Huang Shi make at the box office?
The Children of Huang Shi grossed $7.8 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $6.8 million international).
How is The Children of Huang Shi rated?
The Children of Huang Shi has 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does The Children of Huang Shi have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Children of Huang Shi has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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