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The film takes place during work on the water reservoir, outside Beijing's Ming Tombs, in 1958 at the beginning of the Great Leap Forward. The film follows how workers and leaders are working together to get it done. The film's final 25 minutes is a future interpretation of how it will look like 20 years after it has been completed with the water reservoir.
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Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior
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How long is Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior?
Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior has a runtime of 1h 28m (1 hour and 28 minutes).
Who directed Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior?
Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior was directed by Jin Shan and released in 1958.
What genre is Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior?
Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior is a Science Fiction, Drama film (1958).
Who stars in Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior?
The cast of Ballad of the Ming Tombs Reservior includes Yu Daiqin, Mei Xi, Jiang Zulin, Liu Yansheng, Zhang Yisheng.
