The Christ of Nanjing (1995): Cast
The Christ of Nanjing is a 1995 romantic drama directed by Tony Au Ting-Ping, starring Tony Leung Ka Fai, Lau Shun and Tou Tsung-Hua. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Tony Au Ting-Ping
- Original language
- Cantonese
- Studio
- Aau San
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Christ of Nanjing About?
The premise of The Christ of Nanjing without spoilers.
Ryuichi Okagawa, a Japanese writer who reported from China, returns home ill after marrying devout Jin‑hua in Shanghai despite already having a wife in Japan. Betrayed, Jin‑hua is forced into prostitution, contracts a severe flu and a stigma‑ridden disease. Consumed by guilt, Okagawa goes back, but finds her beyond rescue.
The Christ of Nanjing Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- kiss
- foreplay
- sex scene
- losing virginity
- female nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- headache
- foreign language adaptation
- bigamy
- bible
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- based on short story
- religion
- chinese
- sexuality
- prostitution
- tragedy
- based on novel
The Christ of Nanjing Cast
Tony Leung Ka Fai leads the cast, with Lau Shun and Tou Tsung-Hua. Directed by Tony Au Ting-Ping; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tony Au Ting-Ping
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· 3 moreMore from Tony Au Ting-Ping
More films directed by Tony Au Ting-Ping: A Touch of Evil, Au Revoir, Mon Amour, I Am Sorry and Dream Lovers.
The Christ of Nanjing Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Nan Jing de ji du” and “南京の基督”.
- Also known as
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- Nan Jing de ji du
- 南京の基督
- 就在天旋地转间
- 난징의 그리스도
- 남경적기독
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The Christ of Nanjing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Christ of Nanjing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Christ of Nanjing?
The Christ of Nanjing runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Christ of Nanjing released?
The Christ of Nanjing was released on November 24, 1995.
Who directed The Christ of Nanjing?
The Christ of Nanjing was directed by Tony Au Ting-Ping.
More films by Tony Au Ting-Ping Who is in the cast of The Christ of Nanjing?
The Christ of Nanjing stars Tony Leung Ka Fai, Lau Shun and Tou Tsung-Hua, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Christ of Nanjing have a post-credit scene?
No. The Christ of Nanjing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Christ of Nanjing in?
The original language of The Christ of Nanjing is Cantonese.
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