Family Portrait (1992)
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.
Director: Li Shaohong
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: September 12, 1992
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Zeng Nianping
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
Keywords
woman director
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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 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.
- Who directed Family Portrait?
- Family Portrait was directed by Li Shaohong.
- Who stars in Family Portrait?
- Family Portrait stars Song Dandan, Li Xuejian, Jiang Wenli, Ye Jing.
- How long is Family Portrait?
- Family Portrait has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Family Portrait?
- Family Portrait is a Drama film.
- Where was Family Portrait produced?
- Family Portrait was produced in China.