Yi ge shao zi (2015)

Yi ge shao zi
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $8,212Details
International Box Office $3,233,041Details
Worldwide Box Office $3,241,253
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Synopsis

Latiaozi was a Farmer who made a living with shepherding with his wife Jinzhizi. One day, their only son had been condemned for the crime. The couple scrabbled up 50000 Yuan to ask Li Datou, the able person of the town, for help, begging if Li Datou could find some big shot to reduce the penalty of their son. But they had been cheated. Latiaozi went to Li Datou’s home to argue for his money but he failed. On his way home, he met a fool by accident. He had no choice but to pick him home. After a night spent in sheepfold, the fool was sent back to the town…

Metrics

Domestic Share:0.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $10,500

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 1st, 2015 (Limited) by Clarius Entertainment, released as A Fool
International Releases: November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (China)
November 26th, 2015 (Limited), released as A Fool (Australia)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 93 minutes
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Keywords: Betrayal, Life on a Farm, Life in a Small Town, Organized Crime, Government Corruption, Set in China, Satire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Hebei Maxiya Culture Communication, Shandong Jiabo Culture Development, Yeyu Shijian Film Investment, Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment, Beijing Blue Diamond Culture Media, Xiamen Meitu Technology, Zhonghui Huashang Culture Media, Beijing Haihua Sun Culture Media
Production Countries: China
Languages: Mandarin

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 27, 2015 62 $8,212   2 $4,106   $8,212 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 11/26/2015 $7,431 5 5 8 $13,041 12/7/2015
China 11/20/2015 $2,040,784 0 0 0 $3,220,000 8/20/2018
 
International Total$3,233,041 8/20/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Leading Cast

Jianbin Chen    Ma Ji/Latiaozi
Jiang Qinqin    Jin Zhizi
Jin Shijia    Fool

Supporting Cast

Wang Xuebing    Li Datou
Wang Xufeng    Li Laosan
Su Erdong    Village Head
Wang Lan    Female Shopkeeper
Zeng Zixuan    Li Datou’s Wife
Li Li    Yang
Su Xiaogang    Da Wang

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jianbin Chen    Director
Jianbin Chen    Screenwriter
Hu Xuewen    Story based on the novel by
Song Xianqiang    Producer
Fang Yuan    Editor
Jia Tienan    Composer
Xie Tianxiang    Director of Photography
Zhai Tao    Art Director
Chen Yuye    Costume Designer
Zhuang Yan    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Synopsis

Latiaozi was a Farmer who made a living with shepherding with his wife Jinzhizi. One day, their only son had been condemned for the crime. The couple scrabbled up 50000 Yuan to ask Li Datou, the able person of the town, for help, begging if Li Datou could find some big shot to reduce the penalty of their son. But they had been cheated. Latiaozi went to Li Datou’s home to argue for his money but he failed. On his way home, he met a fool by accident. He had no choice but to pick him home. After a night spent in sheepfold, the fool was sent back to the town…

Metrics

Domestic Share:0.3% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $10,500

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: December 1st, 2015 (Limited) by Clarius Entertainment, released as A Fool
International Releases: November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (China)
November 26th, 2015 (Limited), released as A Fool (Australia)
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 93 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Betrayal, Life on a Farm, Life in a Small Town, Organized Crime, Government Corruption, Set in China, Satire
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Hebei Maxiya Culture Communication, Shandong Jiabo Culture Development, Yeyu Shijian Film Investment, Beijing Ruyi Xinxin Film Investment, Beijing Blue Diamond Culture Media, Xiamen Meitu Technology, Zhonghui Huashang Culture Media, Beijing Haihua Sun Culture Media
Production Countries: China
Languages: Mandarin

Leading Cast

Jianbin Chen    Ma Ji/Latiaozi
Jiang Qinqin    Jin Zhizi
Jin Shijia    Fool

Supporting Cast

Wang Xuebing    Li Datou
Wang Xufeng    Li Laosan
Su Erdong    Village Head
Wang Lan    Female Shopkeeper
Zeng Zixuan    Li Datou’s Wife
Li Li    Yang
Su Xiaogang    Da Wang

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Jianbin Chen    Director
Jianbin Chen    Screenwriter
Hu Xuewen    Story based on the novel by
Song Xianqiang    Producer
Fang Yuan    Editor
Jia Tienan    Composer
Xie Tianxiang    Director of Photography
Zhai Tao    Art Director
Chen Yuye    Costume Designer
Zhuang Yan    Visual Effects Supervisor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Nov 27, 2015 62 $8,212   2 $4,106   $8,212 1

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Australia 11/26/2015 $7,431 5 5 8 $13,041 12/7/2015
China 11/20/2015 $2,040,784 0 0 0 $3,220,000 8/20/2018
 
International Total$3,233,041 8/20/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.