Tao Zhao

Actor

Tao Zhao is a Chinese actress known for her collaborations with director Jia Zhangke. She has starred in several critically acclaimed films such as "Still Life," "Mountains May Depart," and "Ash Is Purest White." Zhao has received numerous accolades for her performances, including the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in "Still Life." She is recognized for her powerful and emotive portrayals on screen.

Films on Sooner

Mountains May Depart

2015

126 mins

Drama

The life of Tao, and those close to her, is explored in three different time periods: 1999, 2014, and 2025.

24 City

2008

107 mins

Drama

In China, an arms factory has to make way for the luxury residential project “24 City”. Three generations of factory workers report on the change.