Xu Mao and His Daughters (1981)
Based on Zhou Keqin's excellent novel, Xu Mao and His Daughters weaves a story about the life and sufferings of Xu Mao, an aging peasant and his four daughters in the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. They struggle to make ends meet since his wife's death. Preoccupied with worries, he loses touch with his maturing daughters. It takes the stubborn but kindly intervention of a woman making a governmental inspection tour to cause father and daughters to appreciate their loving family.
Director: Li Jun
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: August 7, 1981
Cast
- Jia Liu - 许茂
- Wang Fuli - 四姑娘
- Siqin Gaowa - 三姑娘
- Zhao Na - 九姑娘
- Zhou Hong - 七姑娘
- Tian Hua - 颜少春
- Feng Enhe - 金东水
- Xu Guangming - 郑百如
- Li Cun - 龙庆
- Hui Wang - 罗祖华
Screenplay
- Mu Xiao
- KeQin Zhou
- Guoxun Song (Story Editor)
Editing: Xin Zou
Production: August 1st Film Studio
Country: China
Language: 普通话
Original Language: zh
More Films by Director: Li Jun
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Xu Mao and His Daughters about?
- Based on Zhou Keqin's excellent novel, Xu Mao and His Daughters weaves a story about the life and sufferings of Xu Mao, an aging peasant and his four daughters in the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. They struggle to make ends meet since his wife's death. Preoccupied with worries, he loses touch with his maturing daughters. It takes the stubborn but kindly intervention of a woman making a governmental inspection tour to cause father and daughters to appreciate their loving family.
- Who directed Xu Mao and His Daughters?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters was directed by Li Jun.
- Who stars in Xu Mao and His Daughters?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters stars Jia Liu, Wang Fuli, Siqin Gaowa, Zhao Na, Zhou Hong, Tian Hua.
- How long is Xu Mao and His Daughters?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- What genre is Xu Mao and His Daughters?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters is a Drama film.
- Where was Xu Mao and His Daughters produced?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters was produced in China.