Family Ties
Originally released in 2001. Family Ties is a comedy film. directed by Kiefer Liu.
Starring Song Dandan, Fu Biao, and Wang Rugang
Synopsis
Set in modern-day Shanghai, the film follows Lu Min (played by Xiao Bo), a high school student facing the pressure of the college entrance exam. Without a privileged background, his hopes for a better future rest entirely on getting into a top university. His mother, Fangfang (played by Song Dandan), is a thrifty housewife obsessed with winning prizes from TV quiz shows—nearly every appliance in their home comes from her efforts. His father, Dayi (played by Fu Biao), struggles to find stable work after being laid off, failing one re-employment program after another. After briefly landing a job as a bar companion, he ends up in the hospital due to poor alcohol tolerance. Each member of the family is caught in their own test of life, navigating hardship with resilience, like countless ordinary families striving to hold on.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2001
25 years ago
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Ties about?
Set in modern-day Shanghai, the film follows Lu Min (played by Xiao Bo), a high school student facing the pressure of the college entrance exam. Without a privileged background, his hopes for a bet...
Who directed Family Ties?
Family Ties was directed by Kiefer Liu.
When was Family Ties released?
Family Ties was released on January 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Family Ties?
The main cast of Family Ties includes Song Dandan, Fu Biao, Wang Rugang, Bo Xiao, Lei Cao.