Big World (film)
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| Traditional Chinese | 小小的我 |
| Literal meaning | Little Me |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Xiǎo xiǎo de wǒ |
| Directed by | Yang Lina |
| Screenplay by | You Xiaoying
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| Cinematography | Piao Songri |
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Production companies | China Film Co., Ltd. |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
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| Language | Mandarin |
| Box office | US$109.5 million[1] |
Big World (Chinese: 小小的我; pinyin: Xiǎo xiǎo de wǒ) is a 2024 Chinese drama film directed by Yang Lina. The film follows Liu Chunhe, a young man with cerebral palsy, who overcomes challenges to fulfill his grandmother's dream.[2]
Synopsis
[edit]Liu Chunhe (portrayed by Jackson Yee), a young man living with cerebral palsy, triumphs over both physical and emotional challenges as he works to realize his grandmother (Diana Lin)'s dream. This journey helps him uncover his true purpose in life, resulting in a remarkable transformation and a new beginning.
Cast
[edit]- Jackson Yee as Liu Chunhe
- Diana Lin as Chen Suqun
- Jiang Qinqin
- Zhou Yutong
- Li Gengyou
Release
[edit]Big World premiered and competed at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival and was awarded the Audience Award.[3][4]
On 9 December 2024, it was officially announced that the film will be released on 31 December, along with the release of a promotional poster and a trailer named "Chunhe is coming back!"[5] On 21 December, the release date was moved up to December 27.[6] The last weekend of 2024 saw a remarkable boost in China's box office, with the film taking the lead by earning $28.2 million (200 million yuan).[7] As of 8 Jan, the box office of the film has exceeded 600 million yuan.[8]
Impact
[edit]After the film was launched, the production team put out a short documentary that featured individuals with cerebral palsy working in diverse roles such as chefs, delivery drivers, dancers, poets, and full-time dads. The documentary particularly resonated with those in the disability community, receiving commendations for bringing attention to a seldom-discussed facet of Chinese society.[9]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Results |
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| 2024 | 37th Tokyo International Film Festival | Audience Award | Big World | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Weekly box office > China". EntGroup Inc. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Big World (2024): A Heartfelt Journey of Resilience and Hope". Updated News 360. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "[Event Report] TIFF Closes Out 37th Edition with First Japanese Grand Prix Winner Since 2005". Tokyo International Film Festival. 6 November 2024. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (6 November 2024). "Tokyo: Yoshida Daihachi's 'Teki Cometh' Takes Grand Prix, Director, Actor Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "电影《小小的我》官宣定档12月31日 刘春和多重身份引期待". YNET.com北青网. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "易烊千玺主演电影《小小的我》提档至12月27日 — 新京报" [The movie "Little Me" starring Yi Yang Qianxi was moved up to December 27]. bjnews.com.cn (in Chinese). 21 December 2024. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (30 December 2024). "'Big World,' 'Octopus' Propel China's Box Office to Year-End Surge as 'Mufasa' Drops to Fifth Place". Variety. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ "易烊千玺《小小的我》票房破6亿，甄子丹《误判》累计2.31亿". 163.com. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ Mao, Moren (24 January 2025). "Chinese Film "Big World" Explores Cerebral Palsy and Adolescence - RADII". Retrieved 20 February 2025.
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