China / Apr 01, 1957
1h 51min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Ruifang Zhang | Li Ruiyu (Elder Daughter-in-law) |
| Xuan Jinglin | Aunt Zhang |
| Xuepeng Fan | Aunt Qian (as Xueming Fan) |
| Wang Danfeng | Mingfeng |
| Xie Yibing | Sister-in-law Zhang |
| Fu Huizhen | Concubine Chen |
| Han Tao | Gao Keming (Third Elder Master) |
| Hua Yang | Gao Keding (Fifth Elder Master) |
| Di Fan | Mrs. Wang (Fourth Wife) |
| Hui Zhang | Gao Juehui (Third Young Master) |
| Hu Xiaohan | Gao Shuhua (Third Young Mistress) |
| Wang Yi | Zhang Yunhua |
| Huang Zongying | Qian Meifen |
| Wei Wang | The beautiful child |
| Yu Mingde | Yuan Cheng |
| Min Zheng | Feng Dongshan |
| Zhu Sha | Monday |
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| Zhang Ziniang | Huang Cunren |
| Shuqing Liang |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 家 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | China |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Shanghai Film Studio, Ningxia Film Studio |
| Release date | 1 aprile 1957 |
| Writer | Ba Jin, Chen Xihe |
| Cinematography | Xu Qi |
| Assistant directors | Chen Xihe, Ye Ming |
| Camera operators | Xu Qi |
| Additional photography | Xu Qi |
| Music | Zhun Huang, Qiming Lü |
| Sound | Zhun Huang, Qiming Lü |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Russia / Jan 05, 1958
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