Mountains May Depart(2015)
The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.
Movie: Mountains May Depart
Top 9 Billed Cast
Shen Tao
Zhang Jinsheng
Liang Jangjung
Zhang Daole
Mia
Young Zhang Daole
Liang's Wife
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'Mountains May Depart' Press Conference | Jia Zhangke | NYFF53
Mountains May Depart Q&A | BFI London Film Festival
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'Mountains May Depart' Press Conference | Jia Zhangke | NYFF53 - Featurette
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