The Spring River Flows East

Overview

1930's China. The village of a poor family is taken over by the occupying Japanese army. One son, Zhongliang, leaves his wife and young son to join a medic group for the Chinese Army. The other son, Zhangmin goes into hiding to protect his family. The focus shifts back and forth from the brothers' parents and Zhongliang's wife and son to Zhongliang's newfound life of luxury in a town not too far away. The plight of Zhongliang's mother, his wife, Sufan and her son, Kongeson is contrasted with Zhongliang's rise in a flourishing company.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 9, 1947

Original language

Chinese

Spoken languages

Chinese

Countries

China

Production

Kunlun Film Company

Cast

Ge Meiqiang,Wang Jing'an,Tao Jin,Yang Bai,Wu Yin,Shu Xiuwen,Wang Ping,Tian Guangcai,Fu Botang,Menghe Guand 10 more

Director

Chusheng Cai,Zheng Jun-li

Writer

Chusheng Cai,Zheng Jun-li

Cinematography

Weiyun Wu,Jinming Zhu,Shen Xilin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0040009