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  • 2003
  • Facets Multimedia Distribution
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2003
  • Facets Multimedia Distribution
  • 1 h 50 m
Journey to Western Xia Empire

Summary This epic set in medieval China tells the story of a mother searching for her infant, who was kidnapped by warriors.

Directed By: Wei Lu

Written By: Wei Lu

  • 2003
  • Facets Multimedia Distribution
  • 1 h 50 m
  • 2003
  • Facets Multimedia Distribution
  • 1 h 50 m

Journey to Western Xia Empire

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary This epic set in medieval China tells the story of a mother searching for her infant, who was kidnapped by warriors.

Directed By: Wei Lu

Written By: Wei Lu

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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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75% Mixed
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0% Negative
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The plot is neither here nor there, but you have to see this for the luscious cinematography by Chi Xiaoning, who loves shades of blue and amber.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
60
A slowly inspiring saga of blood, sweat and horse dung, played with conviction.
By Derek Elley FULL REVIEW
50
A reticent, primarily visual experience.
By Dennis Lim FULL REVIEW
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The landscape photography is magnificent...But its stereotypical characters, melodramatic plotting and audience-pleasing close-ups of adorable children all suggest the profound limitations of filmmaking by committee, whether that committee meets in Beijing or Burbank.
By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Xi'an Film Studio
Release Date Mar 7, 2003
Duration 1 h 50 m
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Awards

Golden Rooster Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Locarno International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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