Family Ties
考试一家亲
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiefer Liu
- Screenplay & Story
- Kiefer Liu
- Original Title
- 考试一家亲
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiefer Liu
Kiefer Liu
Department Leadership Roster
Kiefer Liu
Writer
Kiefer Liu
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Family Ties.
More Like Family Ties
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Ties
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Family Ties?
Family Ties was directed by Kiefer Liu.
Who stars in Family Ties?
The principal cast of Family Ties includes Song Dandan, Fu Biao, Wang Rugang, Bo Xiao, Lei Cao.
When was Family Ties released and how long is it?
Family Ties was released in 2001 with a total runtime of Unknown.