Synopsis
11-year-old Wang lives with his family in a remote village in China. Life is tough, but they make the most of what little they have. When Wang is selected to lead his school's daily gymnastics, his teacher recommends that he wear a new shirt, which forces his family to make a great sacrifice. Soon after, Wang encounters a wounded man on the run and their fates are intertwined.
Scores
Overall Score
24.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
18.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
15.2%
Review Aggregate
52.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 52% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize dark, psychological, christmas. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
darkpsychologicalchristmasscaryfamily-friendlycharacter-drivenhistorical
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Graham | 2013 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ellen Burstyn | 2013 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Kiernan Shipka | 2013 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Mason Dye | 2013 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Ava Telek | 2013 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score52.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score39.0
RT audience rating count500
IMDb rating7.0
IMDb votes790
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2013 | $9,213 | $12,404 |
| International | 2013 | $2,386 | $3,212 |
| Worldwide | 2013 | $11,599 | $15,616 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2013 | $5,561 | $7,487 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2013 | $431,000 | $580,278 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2013 | $257,000 | $346,012 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2013 | $557,000 | $749,918 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2013 | $1,442,000 | $1,941,439 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2013 | $75,000 | $100,976 |
| Total Revenues | 2013 | $2,767,561 | $3,726,111 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2013 | $250,000 (est) | $336,588 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2013 | $80,000 (est) | $107,708 (est) |
| Participations | 2013 | $111,000 | $149,445 |
| Residuals ? | 2013 | $167,000 | $224,841 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2013 | $50,000 | $67,318 |
| Total Expenses | 2013 | $658,000 | $885,900 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2013 | $2,109,561 | $2,840,211 |
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