Living the Land (2025)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $26,599 | Details |
| International Box Office | $1,077 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $27,676 | |
| OpusData ID: 728260100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
In 1991, as China undergoes sweeping socio-economic changes that drive many to leave their rural villages in pursuit of work in the cities, 10-year-old Chuang, the third child of his family, must remain in the village due to family plans. Against the backdrop of modernization, as the advent of technology reshapes their traditional way of life, cycles of births, deaths, marriages, and funerals reveal the enduring weight of tradition and the pressures of balancing familial responsibilities with a rapidly changing world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,282 (12.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 96.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,599 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 3rd, 2026 (Limited) by Film Movement |
| International Releases: | December 24th, 2025 (Limited), released as Le Temps des moissons (France)
January 29th, 2026 (Limited), released as Living the Land - O Vento é Imparável (Portugal) February 5th, 2026 (Limited) (Brazil) August 14th, 2026 (Limited), released as Vivir la tierra (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 132 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age |
| Social setting: | Life on a Farm |
| Subgenre: | Historical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1990s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $3,282 | 1 | $3,282 | $14,970 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $3,127 | -5% | 2 | $1,564 | $21,019 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | - | $1,829 | -42% | 2 | $915 | $25,084 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 44 | $6,204 | 1 | $6,204 | $17,892 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 43 | $5,363 | -14% | 2 | $2,682 | $23,255 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 64 | $3,344 | -38% | 2 | $1,672 | $26,599 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1/29/2026 | $1,077 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $1,077 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $1,077 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Wang Shang | Chuang | |
| Zhang Chuwen | Li Xiuying |
Production and Technical Credits
| Meng Huo | Director | |
| Meng Huo | Screenwriter | |
| Fan Zhang (张帆) | Producer | |
| Jiang Hao | Producer | |
| Cai Yuan | Producer | |
| Xu Chunping | Executive Producer | |
| Yao Chen | Executive Producer | |
| Guo Daming | Cinematographer | |
| Meng Huo | Editor | |
| Wan Jianguo | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.
Synopsis
In 1991, as China undergoes sweeping socio-economic changes that drive many to leave their rural villages in pursuit of work in the cities, 10-year-old Chuang, the third child of his family, must remain in the village due to family plans. Against the backdrop of modernization, as the advent of technology reshapes their traditional way of life, cycles of births, deaths, marriages, and funerals reveal the enduring weight of tradition and the pressures of balancing familial responsibilities with a rapidly changing world.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $3,282 (12.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.10 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 96.1% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/2 max. theaters, 2.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $26,599 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 3rd, 2026 (Limited) by Film Movement |
| International Releases: | December 24th, 2025 (Limited), released as Le Temps des moissons (France)
January 29th, 2026 (Limited), released as Living the Land - O Vento é Imparável (Portugal) February 5th, 2026 (Limited) (Brazil) August 14th, 2026 (Limited), released as Vivir la tierra (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| MPA Rating: | Not Rated (Rated 5/11/2026) |
| Running Time: | 132 minutes |
| Geographical setting: | China |
| Plot point: | Coming of Age |
| Social setting: | Life on a Farm |
| Subgenre: | Historical Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1990s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production Countries: | China |
| Languages: | Mandarin |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | $3,282 | 1 | $3,282 | $14,970 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | $3,127 | -5% | 2 | $1,564 | $21,019 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | - | $1,829 | -42% | 2 | $915 | $25,084 | 3 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | 44 | $6,204 | 1 | $6,204 | $17,892 | 1 | |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 43 | $5,363 | -14% | 2 | $2,682 | $23,255 | 2 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 64 | $3,344 | -38% | 2 | $1,672 | $26,599 | 3 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1/29/2026 | $1,077 | 3 | 3 | 0 | $1,077 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| International Total | $1,077 | 4/4/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Wang Shang | Chuang | |
| Zhang Chuwen | Li Xiuying |
Production and Technical Credits
| Meng Huo | Director | |
| Meng Huo | Screenwriter | |
| Fan Zhang (张帆) | Producer | |
| Jiang Hao | Producer | |
| Cai Yuan | Producer | |
| Xu Chunping | Executive Producer | |
| Yao Chen | Executive Producer | |
| Guo Daming | Cinematographer | |
| Meng Huo | Editor | |
| Wan Jianguo | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
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.