Life

About Life

Life is a 2003 Chinese film directed by Kang Jianning. It runs 50 minutes.

Sand and Sea (shot in 1989) was a collaboration between filmmaker Kang Jianning and Liaoning Television producer Gao Guodong. That film depicted the lives of two families: one living in the Ningxia desert and another, a Northeastern fishing family, living on a remote island. For the 2003 broadcast version of Life — which aired as part of the 'The Weight of Time' series on Chinese TV — Gao did not participate, thus this film is only about the desert family, headed by father Liu Zeyuan. Since 1989, Kang has remained in contact with the family and returned to film them multiple times over the years. Kang's filmmaking largely consists of striking landscape shots of the desert and rather tortured interviews with reticent family members, who often provide one-word answers to Kang’s audible questions. Kang himself also appears, and is an important catalyst to drawing out responses. The filmmaker emphasizes a deep connection to place, as opposed to an eventful or dramatic narrative.

Director

Kang Jianning

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Life — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life?

Life is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is Life available on OTT in India?

No. Life is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is Life on Netflix?

No. Life is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Life on JioHotstar?

No. Life is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is Life on Prime Video?

No. Life is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch Life online for free?

Life is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did Life release?

Life released on 9 August 2003.