One Second
2020, Chinese. Directed by Zhang Yimou.
A mere second at its shortest, a whole lifetime at its longest.
A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
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7.3/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 27 November 2020
- Original title
- 一秒钟
- Country
- China, Hong Kong
- Written by
- Zhang Yimou, Zou Jingzhi
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $11M
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One Second: quick answers
Is One Second worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Second?
One Second runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does One Second have a post-credits scene?
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Is One Second suitable for kids?
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What movies are like One Second?
If you liked One Second, try Gigi & Nate, What Time Is It There?, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed One Second?
One Second (2020) was directed by Zhang Yimou and stars Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, Fan Wei.