Island Keeper () is a 2021 Chinese biographical film directed and co-written by Chen Li and starring Liu Ye and Gong Zhe. The film follows the story of Wang Jicai and his wife's 32 years of guarding Kaishan Island in east China's Jiangsu province. The film premiered in China on 18 June 2021, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party.
Cast Liu Ye as Wang Jicai, head of the militia post on Kaishan Island. Gong Zhe as Wang Shihua, Wang's wife. Hou Yong as Wang Changjie Sun Weimin as Wang's father Zhang Yishan as Xiao Douzi. Chen Chuang as Captain Bao Song Chunli Tao Huimin Ma Shaohua Chi Peng Xu Yu
Production This film was shot in Pingtan Island, southeast China's Fujian province. It took six months to shoot.
Release Island Keeper was released on 18 June 2021 in China.
Reception Douban, a major Chinese media rating site, gave the film 7.4 out of 10.
Accolades Date Award Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result Notes 2021 34th Golden Rooster Awards Best Picture Island Keeper Best Actor Liu Ye Best Writing Chen Li, Ding Han and Zhao Enzhe
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