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Short animated film

Three Monks (1981): Cast

Three Monks (1981) movie poster

Three Monks is a 1981 short animated film starring Bao Lei as 编剧 and A Da. It runs 20 minutes.

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Three Monks (1981) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
20 min
Genre
Animation
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Three Monks About?

The premise of Three Monks without spoilers.

It retells the classic Chinese folk tale behind the saying ‘One monk will shoulder two buckets of water; two monks will share the load; add a third and no one will fetch the water.’ The story follows three monks sent to fetch water, showing how an extra hand can cause everyone to shirk responsibility and delivering a witty moral about cooperation.

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Cast & crew

Three Monks Cast & Characters

Bao Lei leads the cast as 编剧, with A Da.

Details

Three Monks Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Les Trois Moines” and “San ge heshang”.

Also known as
  • Les Trois Moines
  • San ge heshang
  • Tre munkar
  • Impression de montagne et d'eau et autres histoires
  • Les Trois Moines et autres histoires
  • Les 3 Moines

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FAQ

Three Monks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Three Monks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Three Monks?

Three Monks runs 20 minutes.

When was Three Monks released?

Three Monks was released in 1981.

Who is in the cast of Three Monks?

Three Monks stars Bao Lei as 编剧 and A Da.

Does Three Monks have a post-credit scene?

No. Three Monks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Three Monks in?

The original language of Three Monks is Chinese.

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