Plot — What is When Ruoma Was Seventeen about?
Set in a remote mountainous region of southern China, the film is about a Hani tribe girl, Ruoma (Li Min) who dreams of seeing the outside world. Ruoma lives with her grandma and sells roasted corn in a market for fifty cents an ear. Beautifully attired in Hani ethnic clothing, she by chance catches the eye of a penniless photographer, Aming (Yang Zhigang). They soon becoming friends and he gets the idea of making money by having her pose with tourists beside a famous World Heritage site. Charging ten yuan per photo, they hope to make some money. Ruoma does her job well, sweetly smiling with the tourists while dreaming of going to the big city and riding in a glass elevator. She also falls in love with Aming.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2003 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 88 min |
| Audience Score | 75% (7.5/10, 2 votes) |
When Ruoma Was Seventeen — FAQ
Is When Ruoma Was Seventeen worth watching? When Ruoma Was Seventeen holds a 7.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. Set in a remote mountainous region of southern China, the film is about a Hani tribe girl, Ruoma (Li Min) who dreams of seeing the outside world. Ruoma lives with her grandma and sells roasted corn in a market for fifty
Who directed When Ruoma Was Seventeen? Directed by Zhang Jiarui.
Who is in the cast of When Ruoma Was Seventeen? It stars Li Min, Yang Zhigang, Shu Linyuan.
Where can I stream When Ruoma Was Seventeen? Streaming availability for When Ruoma Was Seventeen is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did When Ruoma Was Seventeen release? It released in 2003.
