The Crossing (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Crossing is a 2015 documentary directed by George Kurian, starring Mai Alsouliman, Angela Al Souliman and Rami Aramouni. It runs 55 minutes and earned $32.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Director
- George Kurian
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Crossing About?
The premise of The Crossing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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The Crossing Cast
Mai Alsouliman leads the cast, with Angela Al Souliman and Rami Aramouni. Directed by George Kurian; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director George Kurian
- Mai Alsouliman as themselves
- Angela Al Souliman as themselves
- Rami Aramouni as themselves
- Nabil Hilaneh as themselves
The Crossing Plot Summary
What happens in The Crossing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 7-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a brutal clash on the Manchurian front, the Chinese National Revolutionary Army battles the Imperial Japanese Army as Major General Lei Yifang boldly orders a direct assault against the wishes of his subordinates. The initiative pays off with a decisive breakthrough, and the Japanese lines crumble. Yet the victory comes at a cost: Dr. Yen Zekun, a Chinese field medic conscripted into the Japanese army, is captured and shipped to a POW camp in Fengtian. Lei’s triumph earns him a promotion to lieutenant general, while Yen’s fate remains uncertain as he clings to a letter from his Japanese lover, Masako.
Full summary
The whole story of The Crossing, scene by scene
The Crossing Box Office
The Crossing grossed $32.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$32.8M
- International
- $32.8M
How Well Do You Know The Crossing?
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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Who is the Chinese field medic conscripted into the Japanese army?
The Crossing Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Flukten” and “Пресичането”.
- Also known as
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- Flukten
- Пресичането
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The Crossing FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Crossing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Crossing?
The Crossing runs 55 minutes.
When was The Crossing released?
The Crossing was released on May 19, 2015.
Who directed The Crossing?
The Crossing was directed by George Kurian.
More films by George Kurian Who is in the cast of The Crossing?
The Crossing stars Mai Alsouliman, Angela Al Souliman and Rami Aramouni, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Crossing make at the box office?
The Crossing grossed $32.8 million worldwide.
Does The Crossing have a post-credit scene?
No. The Crossing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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