Devils on the Doorstep
鬼子来了
“Comedy to carnage, in one remote village.”
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About
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
Cast
Jiang Wen
as Ma Dasan
Jiang Hongbo
as Yu'er
Teruyuki Kagawa
as Kosaburo Hanaya
David Wu
as Major Gao
Yuan Ding
as Dong Hanchen
Cong Zhijun
as Grandfather
Li Congxi
as Liu Wang
Li Haibin
as Me
Kenya Sawada
as Inokichi Sakatsuka
Chen Shu
as Qiye
Cai Weidong
as Er Bozi
Chen Lianmei
as Aunt
Yoshimoto Miyaji
as Koji Nonomura
Chen Qiang
as Lone-Stroke Liu
Katsuhiro Nagano
as Telephone Line Layers
Ryosuke Uomi
as Telephone Line Layers
Yunshen Bai
as Liu Wang's Father
Haizhao Zhou
as Little Thresher Yu'er's son
Haidong Xu
as De'rtou
Shiru Du
as De'rtou's Father
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Devils on the Doorstep is #4171 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream Devils on the Doorstep online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and war movie originally produced in Chinese and released in 2001, it's earned a solid 8.2/10 from 187 viewers worldwide.
About Devils on the Doorstep
“Comedy to carnage, in one remote village.”
During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year? Running 139 minutes.
Devils on the Doorstep Cast and Characters
The cast features Jiang Wen (as Ma Dasan), Jiang Hongbo (as Yu'er), Teruyuki Kagawa (as Kosaburo Hanaya), David Wu (as Major Gao), and Yuan Ding (as Dong Hanchen). Their performances are a major reason Devils on the Doorstep has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Devils on the Doorstep NowWhy People Are Watching Devils on the Doorstep
There's a reason Devils on the Doorstep keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Chinese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Devils on the Doorstep
Where can I watch Devils on the Doorstep online for free?
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How long is Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep runs for 139 minutes (about 2.3 hours).
Is Devils on the Doorstep good? What's the rating?
Devils on the Doorstep holds a 8.2/10 rating based on 187 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Devils on the Doorstep?
The main cast includes Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa, and David Wu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Devils on the Doorstep available in Chinese?
Yes — Devils on the Doorstep was originally produced in Chinese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Devils on the Doorstep released?
Devils on the Doorstep was released in 2001.
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What is Devils on the Doorstep about?
Devils on the Doorstep is a Drama/War film. During the Japanese occupation of China, two prisoners are dumped in a peasant's home in a small town. The owner is bullied into keeping the prisoners until the next New Year, at which time they will be collected. The village leaders convene to interrogate the prisoners. The townspeople then struggle to accommodate the prisoners. One is a bellicose Japanese nationalist, the other a nervous translator. Will the townspeople manage to keep the prisoners until the New Year?
When was Devils on the Doorstep released?
Devils on the Doorstep was released on October 26, 2001. It has a runtime of 2h 19m. The film was produced by Huayi Brothers Advertising.
Who stars in Devils on the Doorstep?
Devils on the Doorstep stars Jiang Wen, Jiang Hongbo, Teruyuki Kagawa and David Wu. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Devils on the Doorstep available in HD?
Yes, Devils on the Doorstep is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.