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2015RomanceDrama2h 7m

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Synopsis

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

What is known about the production of Mountains May Depart?

"Mountains May Depart," a romance released in 2015, was directed by Jia Zhangke and stars Zhao Tao, Zhang Yi. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, MK Productions produced the film, making it a notable entry in the romance landscape whose financial details remain private.

Key Budget Allocation Categories

While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a romance production like this include:

  • Music & Score: * "Go West" (1993) by the Pet Shop Boys * "Take care" (, 1990) by Sally Yeh

What were the major cost factors in Mountains May Depart?

Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Mountains May Depart."

  • Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in romance productions of this scale.

Mountains May Depart Production History

* "Go West" (1993) by the Pet Shop Boys * "Take care" (, 1990) by Sally Yeh

Critical Reception

Mountains May Depart holds a 79/100 average on review aggregation site Metacritic. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian wrote, "Jia Zhang-ke’s Mountains May Depart is a mysterious and in its way staggeringly ambitious piece of work from a film-maker whose creativity is evolving before our eyes."

Frequently Asked Questions

How much did it cost to make Mountains May Depart (2015)?

The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.

How much did Mountains May Depart (2015) earn at the box office?

Box office figures are not publicly available.

Was Mountains May Depart (2015) profitable?

Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.

What were the biggest costs in producing Mountains May Depart?

Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.

How does Mountains May Depart's budget compare to similar romance films?

Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.

Did Mountains May Depart (2015) go over budget?

There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.

Who directed Mountains May Depart and who were the key crew members?

Directed by Jia Zhangke, written by Jia Zhangke, shot by Nelson Yu Lik-wai, with music by Yoshihiro Hanno, edited by Matthieu Laclau.

Where was Mountains May Depart filmed?

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Filmmakers

Mountains May Depart

Producers
Shôzô Ichiyama
Production Companies
Shanghai Film Group, Xstream Pictures, MK Productions, Beijing Runjin Investment, Office Kitano, Bandai Visual, Bitters End, ARTE France Cinéma
Director
Jia Zhangke
Writers
Jia Zhangke
Key Cast
Zhao Tao, Zhang Yi, Liang Jingdong, Dong Zijian, Sylvia Chang, Rong Zishan
Cinematographer
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Composer
Yoshihiro Hanno

Official Trailer

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