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The Spring River Flows East

Original title: Yi jiang chun shui xiang dong liu
1947 · 3 h 12 min
Directed by Cai Chusheng
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Cast

Yang Bai Jin Tao Yin Wu Yunzhu Shangguan Xiuwen Shu Boxun Zhou

Plot

During the Sino-Japanese War, a man leaves his family for a wealthy life with a corrupt woman while his wife suffers and struggles to survive. A two-part epic that was hugely popular.

Sinekatalog’s take

A sweeping melodrama and a milestone in Chinese film.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Ratings

IMDb: 7.3 / 10 (411 votes)
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