# In the Heat of the Sun (1994)

> A radiant yet unsettled memory of first love and reckless adolescence amid the upheaval of Cultural Revolution-era Beijing.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/98341

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Jiang Wen
- Cast: Xia Yu, Ning Jing, Geng Le, Tao Hong, Siqin Gaowa, Wang Xueqi, Feng Xiaogang, Liu Xiaoning
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111786/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: nostalgic, wistful, dreamy, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of youthful desire and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia during tumultuous times.

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