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Tuesday
28Nov2006

Postmen in the Mountians

This one movie from China I like a lot. Postmen in the Mountains is the story of a rural postman who is passing on his responsibility of delivering mail to his young son. The father makes one last trip to accompany his son for his first trip. The whole trip lasts a couple of days as they travel on foot through picturesque areas and minority regions. Everytime I watch this movie, some bitter sweet saddings happen as I have been to some such places in China and I have met generous people like the ones in the movie.

Postmen in the Mountains

Watch the trailer of Postmen in the Mountains.

Seems the director of the movie is in Singapore on Nov 29 talking about the film industry in China at the National Library in Bugis.

Sadding is another word used by one of my friends in China. She will always ask if life is sadding, happying or boring.

Reader Comments (4)

Hey, that's a very touching movie. I was "hit" just by the trailer. Later, if I have a chance, I'll try to watch it and probably, if I can get a DVD, I'll keep it!

November 29, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterJustin

From your blog posts, I can guess that you trouble....oops...travel a lot. But, I was surprised you learned how to greet in Burmese as well. :)

For the free wi-fi project you commented, I think 802.11n standard would solve it to some extent. But, sooner or later, they will start to charge, like in KL: wireless in most area but you need password.

November 29, 2006 | Unregistered CommenterJustin

Hi Justin, Yes, I learnt a bit of Burmese while traveling.

November 30, 2006 | Unregistered Commenterpreetamrai

I loved that movie! I had completely forgotten I had it until I read this!
Are you still in Chengdu?

January 2, 2007 | Unregistered CommenterDaniel

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