Family
Originally released in 1957. Family is a drama film. directed by Chen Xihe.
Starring Wei Heling, Jiang Rui, and Cheng Zhi
Synopsis
Based on the famous novel of the same name by well-known author Ba Jin, this movie traces the decline of a large, wealthy family in the early part of the twentieth century. The story focuses on three brothers and how they respond to the expectation that they will each marry women whom their grandfather has selected for them. The lure of family money on the one hand and modern individualism on the other plays out differently among the young men. Critics consider this movie an indictment against feudal ideas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1957
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Top Cast
Wei Heling
as Eldest Master Gao
Jiang Rui
as Master Gao
Cheng Zhi
as Gao, Kean (Fourth Young Master)
Dai Yun
as Mrs. Zhou (Fourth Wife)
Ma Ji
as Mrs. Shen (Fifth Wife)
Zhang Fei
as Gao Juemin (Second Young Master)
Daolin Sun
as Gao Juexin (First Young Master)
Ruifang Zhang
as Li Ruiyu (Elder Daughter-in-law)
Xuan Jinglin
as Aunt Zhang
Xuepeng Fan
as Aunt Qian (as Xueming Fan)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Film Studio
- Ningxia Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family about?
Based on the famous novel of the same name by well-known author Ba Jin, this movie traces the decline of a large, wealthy family in the early part of the twentieth century. The story focuses on thr...
Who directed Family?
Family was directed by Chen Xihe.
How long is Family?
Family has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Family released?
Family was released on April 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Family?
The main cast of Family includes Wei Heling, Jiang Rui, Cheng Zhi, Dai Yun, Ma Ji.