Movie

One Second

“A mere second at its shortest, a whole lifetime at its longest.”

★ 7.3(125)20201h 44m

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Good to know

Director: Zhang Yimou
Release date: 2020-11-27
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: Mandarin
Box office: $10,791,301
Budget: $1,250,000
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Huanxi Media

One Second — trailer

About One Second

One Second is a 2020 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Zhang Yimou, starring Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun and Fan Wei. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch One Second in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A movie fan escapes from a labour camp during the Chinese Cultural Revolution and strikes up a relationship with a homeless female vagabond.

Cast

Zhang Yi

Fugitive

Liu Haocun

Orphan Liu

Fan Wei

Mr. Movie

Li Yan

Yang He

Yang Tiecheng

Worker

Li Xiaochuan

Cook

Yu Yang

Truck Driver

Wang Bing

Restaurant Waiter

Cao Rui

Mr. Movie's Son

Zhang Shaobo

Little Boy Liu

Tang Ziyue

Young Bully

Chen Xu

Young Bully

Themes & keywords

based on novel or book

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch One Second in Canada?+

One Second is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is One Second on Netflix?+

One Second is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is One Second?+

One Second has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in One Second?+

One Second stars Zhang Yi, Liu Haocun, Fan Wei, Li Yan and Yang Tiecheng.

When did One Second come out?+

One Second is a 2020 movie directed by Zhang Yimou.

What genre is One Second?+

One Second is Drama film.

Who directed One Second?+

One Second was directed by Zhang Yimou.