National Customs
國風
Synopsis
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from 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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ming-Yau Lo, Zhu Shilin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ming-Yau Lo
- Original Title
- 國風
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Lianhua Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ming-Yau Lo, Zhu Shilin
Ming-Yau Lo
Weilie Hong
Ming-Yau Lo
Department Leadership Roster
Ming-Yau Lo
Director
Zhu Shilin
Director
Ming-Yau Lo
Producer
Ming-Yau Lo
Writer
Weilie Hong
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Customs
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What is National Customs about?
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from 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.
Who directed National Customs?
National Customs was directed by Ming-Yau Lo, Zhu Shilin.
Who stars in National Customs?
The principal cast of National Customs includes Cho-cho Lam, Li Lili, Peng Luo, Ruan Lingyu, Zheng Jun-li.
When was National Customs released and how long is it?
National Customs was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.