Cast
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Sun Honglei
as Sun Bin
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
as Pang Juan
Kim Hee-seon
as Pang Fei
Jiang Wu
as Tian Ji
Jing Tian
as Tian Xi
Kiichi Nakai
as King of Qi
Guo Degang
as Zhou king
Feng Enhe
as Wei king
Xue Cun
as Zhao messenger
Ma Jingwu
as Qi prime minister
Wu Jun
as Jia Bo
Xiong Xinxin
as Assassin
He Yunwei
as Prison doctor
Xu Jiao
as Gou Zi
Waise Lee
as Xuan Zheng-Shi
Crew
Director
- Jin Chen
Writer
- Shen Jie
Producer
- Wang Jian-Jun
- Guo Shoubao
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, The Warring States examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Jin Chen brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2011, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Warring States took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
- With a budget of $23.6 million, the film represented a significant investment in bringing this story to the screen.
- The final cut of the film runs for 126 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 156 minutes long.
- The film contains approximately 1745 individual shots.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 7 months to complete.
- The costume department created over 355 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 2011, when this film is released:
- Smartphones and social media had transformed daily life and communication.
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: April 12, 2011
- Runtime: 2h 6m
- Budget: $23,600,119
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