The Western Trunk Line
2008, Chinese. Directed by Li Jixian.
Authentic and subtly-written coming-of-age story set against the end of the dark 1970s. A dominant mother, a taciturn father, an elder brother who won’t shape up and the little brother who won’t take sides. Then a beautiful girl comes to live across the road from distant Beijing. (IFFR.com)
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 14 June 2008
- Original title
- 西干道
- Country
- China
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The Western Trunk Line runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The Western Trunk Line isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 June 2008. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Western Trunk Line?
If you liked The Western Trunk Line, try Hounddog, Eleanor the Great, Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains.
Who directed The Western Trunk Line?
The Western Trunk Line (2008) was directed by Li Jixian and stars Shen Jiani, Jay Lee.