Xu Mao and His Daughters (1981)
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.
Released: Aug 07, 1981
Runtime: 89 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jia Liu, Wang Fuli, Siqin Gaowa, Zhao Na, Zhou Hong, Tian Hua
Crew: Li Jun (Director), Mu Xiao (Writer), Yang Guangyuan (Camera Operator), Ke Yan (Music), Zhen Mingzhe (Sound Recordist), Lian Wei (Assistant Director)