Xu Mao and His Daughters
许茂和他的女儿们 八一版
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Li Jun
- Screenplay & Story
- Mu Xiao, KeQin Zhou, Guoxun Song
- Original Score
- Ke Yan, Ge Yan
- Original Title
- 许茂和他的女儿们 八一版
- Country of Origin
- China
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- 八一电影制片厂
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Li Jun
Mu Xiao, KeQin Zhou, Guoxun Song
Ke Yan, Ge Yan
Xin Zou
Department Leadership Roster
Mu Xiao
Writer
Xin Zou
Editor
KeQin Zhou
Writer
Li Jun
Director
Ge Yan
Original Music Composer
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China 1976-1989
From the death of Mao, the end of the Cultural Revolution, until 1989.
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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?
The principal cast of Xu Mao and His Daughters includes Jia Liu, Wang Fuli, Siqin Gaowa, Zhao Na, Zhou Hong.
When was Xu Mao and His Daughters released and how long is it?
Xu Mao and His Daughters was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Xu Mao and His Daughters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Xu Mao and His Daughters was composed by Ke Yan, Ge Yan.