DRAMA . 1994 . 2h 21m . 7.2/10

The Blue Kite_

"A history untold, a memory unfolds."

A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.

Starring Tian Yi, Wenyao Zhang, Xiaoman Chen
7.2/10
Rating
2h 21m
Runtime
1994
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A history untold, a memory unfolds.

A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.

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Cast
Tian Yi stars as Infant Tietou in The Blue Kite.
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Year context
The Blue Kite was released 32 years ago in 1994.
Overview
A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.
The Blue Kite is a Drama film with a runtime of 2h 21m.

CAST (20)

TY
Tian Yi
Infant Tietou
WZ
Wenyao Zhang
Young Tietou
XC
Xiaoman Chen
Teenage Tietou
Lü Liping
Lü Liping
Chen Shujuan
Pu Cunxin
Pu Cunxin
Lin Shaolong
Li Xuejian
Li Xuejian
Uncle Li
Ping Zong
Ping Zong
Chen Shusheng
Hong Zhang
Hong Zhang
Zhu Ying
Chu Shuanzhong
Chu Shuanzhong
Chen Shuyan
Song Xiaoying
Song Xiaoying
Sis
Liu Yanjin
Liu Yanjin
Shujuan's Mother
Li Bin
Li Bin
Granny
Guo Donglin
Guo Donglin
Lin Yunwei
Zhang Lu
Zhang Lu
Mrs. Lan
SW
Shumin Wu
Street Committee Officer
Zhang Fengyi
Zhang Fengyi
话剧男演员
Ding Jiali
Ding Jiali
校长
Lü Zhong
Lü Zhong
蓝太太
Guo Baochang
Guo Baochang
吴雷生
Xu Min
Xu Min
文工团长

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
141 min (2h 21m)
Country
Rating
7.2/10 (67 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Blue Kite about?
A young man recalls his childhood growing up in a poor alley in Beijing during the 1950s and 1960s.
How long is The Blue Kite?
The Blue Kite has a runtime of 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Who stars in The Blue Kite?
The cast of The Blue Kite includes Tian Yi, Wenyao Zhang, Xiaoman Chen, Lü Liping, Pu Cunxin.
What is the rating of The Blue Kite?
The Blue Kite has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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