Refrain

20061h 49m

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Good to know

Director: Zi'en Cui
Release date: 2006-08-03
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: ZH
Status: Released

About Refrain

Refrain is a 2006 movie, directed by Zi'en Cui. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Refrain in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two brothers are the focus of this film. The older brother has a mental disability and the younger brother has AIDS. Since their parents abandoned them long time ago, they depend on each other for survival. The little brother feeds the two on the earnings from his singing. Each song that the older brother can sing was taught him by the younger brother. Yet he had bits of liturgical knowledge that the younger one does not. When the little brother knows he is approaching death, he brings his brother to the nearby train station for a last glance of the landscape they grew up with. He wants to kill both himself and his brother. However, the older brother is very afraid of death and wants a final, big meal. In the evening, the big brother cooks dinner for the younger one. After, they bathe each other’s feet, then make love, till the younger brother dies in ecstasy. That’s the big brother’s way of letting the younger one feel eternal joy in his deep sleep.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Refrain in New Zealand?+

Refrain is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Refrain on Netflix?+

Refrain is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Refrain?+

Refrain has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When did Refrain come out?+

Refrain is a 2006 movie directed by Zi'en Cui.

Who directed Refrain?+

Refrain was directed by Zi'en Cui.