Porcelain Horse
Porcelain Horse

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Porcelain Horse

2012
Movie
100 min
Spanish

Paco Chavez's life is careless and charming. It's a life of illicit drugs and a forbidden love affair he carries with Lucia, his former high school sweetheart, now married to another man. One night, Paco and his younger brother Luis, enter their parent's home to steal a porcelain horse to pawn in order to score more drugs. Their father catches them and a fight ensues. The consequences of that fight will haunt both brothers forever.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Tze ChunGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

In rural China, a young boy named Hao struggles to understand his family's poverty and his father's emotional distance. His mother works hard to keep the family afloat, while Hao finds solace in his imagination and the few toys he possesses. The film explores the harsh realities of life for many in developing regions and the quiet resilience of families facing adversity.

Critical Reception

Porcelain Horse received a modest but positive reception, particularly praised for its sensitive portrayal of rural Chinese life and its poignant exploration of childhood innocence amidst hardship. Critics noted the film's understated direction and strong performances, though some found its pacing to be slow.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of rural poverty and family dynamics.

  • Commended for its sensitive and quiet storytelling style.

  • Noted for strong child performances and emotional resonance.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in a remote village in China, with many of the cast members being non-professional actors from the local community.

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r96sk

r96sk

There are things to like about <em>'Porcelain Horse'</em>, yet all in all I can't really say I enjoyed viewing it. The level of acting is good, Victor Arauz, Leovanna Orlandini and Francisco Savinovich are all plus points for this 2012 f...

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