Blind Mountain

2007 1h 35m ZH

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7.6

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★7.6TMDB · 79

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Synopsis

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Young student Bai Xuemei is cheated and sold as a wife by human traffickers to a remote village. Raped and beaten, she leads the life of a sex slave and child-bearer with no hope of escape because of the villagers apathy and selfishness.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Huang Lu
Bai Xuemei
Yang Youan
Huang Degui
Zhang Yuling
Ding Xiuying
He Yunle
Huang Decheng
Jia Yingao
Huang Changyi

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Li Yang
Writers: Li Yang
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: China

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ERA

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Released 19 years ago.

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2 / 7

CRAFT

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Part of the ""Blind" Trilogy" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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3 / 7

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Li Yang, shot by Jong Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Huang Lu and Yang Youan and Zhang Yuling carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1020972 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Li Yang directs. Jong Lin behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in China. Dialogue in Mandarin.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 19 years ago.
2Part of the ""Blind" Trilogy" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Li Yang, shot by Jong Lin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Huang Lu and Yang Youan and Zhang Yuling carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1020972 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 79 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Jong Lin
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Status: Released
Original language: ZH
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Blind Mountain (2007)

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"Blind" Trilogy

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Alunauwie2026-07-17
★ 8/10
Blind Mountain (2007) is a powerful social drama that exposes the harsh reality of human trafficking through the story of a young woman sold into forced marriage in a remote village. Its realistic performances, documentary-style storytelling, and unsettling themes create a thought-provoking experience, even though some emotional depth and the ending feel restrained. It is a recommended watch for viewers seeking meaningful films that raise awareness about exploitation, injustice, and the importance of staying vigilant. BY ALUNAUWIE

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