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Family Portrait

September 12, 1992 1h 29m 6.2/10 (5 votes)

Originally released in 1992. Family Portrait is a drama film. directed by Li Shaohong. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Song Dandan, Li Xuejian, and Jiang Wenli

Synopsis

After laying bare backward village mentalities in Bloody Morning, Li Shaohong turns her attention to China’s urban middle class. Cao is a photographer, married to an opera singer and with an infant son, caught in the usual professional morass of political compromise. His life starts to fall apart when he learns that his ex-wife also bore him a son some months after their divorce – and when the boy turns up looking for his father. Nothing wildly dramatic, just believable people in believable situations. If the ending seems a touch forced, this is nevertheless a sign that ‘Fifth Generation’ cinema is changing and coming to terms with up-to-date realities.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 29m 89 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (5 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Family Portrait about?

After laying bare backward village mentalities in Bloody Morning, Li Shaohong turns her attention to China’s urban middle class. Cao is a photographer, married to an opera singer and with an infa...

Who directed Family Portrait?

Family Portrait was directed by Li Shaohong.

How long is Family Portrait?

Family Portrait has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).

When was Family Portrait released?

Family Portrait was released on September 12, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Family Portrait?

The main cast of Family Portrait includes Song Dandan, Li Xuejian, Jiang Wenli, Ye Jing.