Not One Less (1999)

In her village, she was the teacher. In the city, she discovered how much she had to learn.

Not One Less (1999) poster

Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.

Director: Zhang Yimou
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: San Bao
Cinematography: Hou Yong
Editing: Ru Zhai
Production: Guangxi Film Studio, Bejing New Picture Distribution Company, Film Productions Asia, Columbia Pictures, CP Film Production Asia
Country: China, Hong Kong, United States of America
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh

Themes

Teacher-Student Relationship

Keywords

class, village, mayor, mountain, promise, teacher, money, food, chalk

Trailer

Not One Less Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Not One Less about?
Set in the People's Republic of China during the 1990s, the film centers on a 13-year-old substitute teacher, Wei Minzhi, in the Chinese countryside. Called in to substitute for a village teacher for one month, Wei is told not to lose any students.
Who directed Not One Less?
Not One Less was directed by Zhang Yimou.
Who stars in Not One Less?
Not One Less stars Wei Minzhi, Zhang Huike, Tian Zhenda, Gao Enman, Sun Zhimei, Feng Yuying.
How long is Not One Less?
Not One Less has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Not One Less?
Not One Less is a Drama film.
Where was Not One Less produced?
Not One Less was produced in China, Hong Kong, United States of America.
What are the themes of Not One Less?
The themes of Not One Less include: Teacher-Student Relationship.