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2019 · 126 min · PG-13

The Wandering Earth

Directed by Frant Gwo · Science Fiction, Action, Drama

The Wandering Earth (2019) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Frant Gwo set in Shanghai, Sulawesi, and Space during the near future. It runs 126 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A disaster and space exploration, with a tense and hopeful tone. Themes of survival and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Roc Chen
Cinematography
Liu Yin
Cast
Wu JingQu ChuxiaoLi GuangjieRichard Ng Man-TatZhao JinmaiMichael Kai SuiQu JingjingZhang Yichi

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ShanghaiSulawesiSpace
Setting
Off WorldUndergroundUrban
When
Near Future

Premise & themes

Premise
DisasterSpace Exploration
Themes
SurvivalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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