In the Heat of the Sun (1994)

Name: In the Heat of the Sun
Released: 1994

Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals with free rein over the city. They hang around, get up to no good, and discover that unsolvable mystery known as "girls."

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after In the Heat of the Sun

To Live (1994) — Same subject: cultural revolution
In the Mood for Love (2000)
Devils on the Doorstep (2000) — Jiang Wen directed both
A Brighter Summer Day (1991) — Same subject: coming of age, teenage boy
A Raisin in the Sun (1961)
Raise the Red Lantern (1991)