Yi Yi Budget
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Synopsis
A Taipei family faces personal and moral uncertainty as everyday events test their relationships and sense of purpose.
What is known about the production of Yi Yi?
"Yi Yi," a drama released in 2000, was directed by Edward Yang and stars Wu Nien-jen, Issey Ogata. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Omega Project, Atom Films, Pony Canyon produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Casting: Yi Yi was filmed from April 8 to August 21, 1999.
- Music & Score: The piano pieces in Yi Yis soundtrack are mostly performed by Kaili Peng, Yang's wife.
What were the major cost factors in Yi Yi?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Yi Yi."
- Casting: Casting is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Music: Music & Score is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Yi Yi Box Office Performance
"Yi Yi" earned $1,252,241 domestically and $1,528,767 worldwide at the box office.
Yi Yi Production History
Yi Yi was filmed from April 8 to August 21, 1999. Yang's script originally had the children aged 10 and 15, but Yang later found Jonathan Chang and Kelly Lee (who had never acted before). When filming began, they were 8 and 13 years old. Yang made amendments to the script accordingly.
The piano pieces in Yi Yis soundtrack are mostly performed by Kaili Peng, Yang's wife. They include Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata and J. S. Bach's Toccata in E minor (BWV 914). Peng has a small cameo in the film as a concert cellist, playing Beethoven's Cello sonata No. 1 with her husband posing as a pianist.
Awards and Recognition
14 wins & 23 nominations total
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Yi Yi (2000)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Yi Yi (2000) earn at the box office?
Yi Yi grossed $1,252,241 domestic, $276,526 international, totaling $1,528,767 worldwide.
Was Yi Yi (2000) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Yi Yi?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Yi Yi's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Yi Yi (2000) 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.
What awards did Yi Yi (2000) win?
14 wins & 23 nominations total.
Who directed Yi Yi and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Edward Yang, written by Edward Yang, shot by Yang Wei-han, with music by Kai-Li Peng, edited by Chen Po-Wen.
Where was Yi Yi filmed?
Yi Yi was filmed in Taiwan, Japan.
Filmmakers
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