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The Candidats

June 10, 1998

Originally released in 1998. The Candidats is a feature film. directed by Peter Lee Gui-Yuen.

Synopsis

The film documents the presidential campaign of Xu Jiujing, chairman of the Vegetarian People's Party, in a mockumentary style. Xu Jiujing, who sports a white spot on his nose, finds himself driven by patriotic concern for his people despite his success in the vegetarian food industry. He resolves to run for President of the Republic of China. From his daily life to the minutiae of his campaign headquarters, his earnest desire to do good consistently backfires. Ultimately, scandal forces him to withdraw from the presidential race.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 10, 1998 27 years ago
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Language Chinese Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Candidats about?

The film documents the presidential campaign of Xu Jiujing, chairman of the Vegetarian People's Party, in a mockumentary style. Xu Jiujing, who sports a white spot on his nose, finds himself driven...

Who directed The Candidats?

The Candidats was directed by Peter Lee Gui-Yuen.

When was The Candidats released?

The Candidats was released on June 10, 1998 in theaters.