National Customs
Originally released in 1935. National Customs is a feature film. directed by Ming-Yau Lo.
Starring Cho-cho Lam, Li Lili, and Peng Luo
Synopsis
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan (Ruan Lingyu) and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from the secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Lianhua Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Customs about?
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan (Ruan Lingyu) and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from the secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They ...
Who directed National Customs?
National Customs was directed by Ming-Yau Lo.
How long is National Customs?
National Customs has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was National Customs released?
National Customs was released on May 13, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in National Customs?
The main cast of National Customs includes Cho-cho Lam, Li Lili, Peng Luo, Ruan Lingyu, Zheng Jun-li.