| The Promised Land | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | He Ping |
| Written by | He Ping |
| Starring | Jiajia Wang |
Release dates |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | China |
| Language | Mandarin |
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The film has earned CN¥0.82 million at the Chinese box office. [3]
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