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Chronicle of a Durian

Chronicle of a Durian

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Chronicle of a Durian

2017

0h 18m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

On a rainy day, Zhang Xin, a filmmaker who suffers from obsession deeply, comes across a strange girl, carrying a durian. He can’t help but walk towards her. This beautiful bubble breaks once the girl turns out to be the reflection of the obsession.

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4 featured cast members

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Haoran Sun

Leiying Luan

Yi Ning

Bell Zhong

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Directed by: Yang Xiao
Written by: Yang Xiao

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