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So Long, My Son (Di jiu tian chang)

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So Long, My Son (Di jiu tian chang)

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Critics Consensus

Intimate in focus yet epic in size and scope, So Long, My Son sets a heartbreaking saga of family tragedy against the changing face of modern China.

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Tara Brady Irish Times 12/11/2019
4/5
Several of the plot twists might sit easy in a racy soap opera, but that powers the grandly-scaled film along. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 12/09/2019
5/5
Magnificent film-making. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 12/08/2019
5/5
It's a gorgeous, melancholy masterpiece. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 04/12/2024
8/10
Wang portrays a deeply moving drama about pain, guilt and the loss of a family at a contemplative pace, without losing sight of the human heart of his characters or the sociopolitical context of the changes in Chinese society. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Carlos Bonfil La Jornada 11/24/2020
The story puzzles and captivates from the first of its three hours. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review CJ Sheu Critics at Large 06/30/2020
It was my best theatrical experience of 2019. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Laura H @RT47170333 12/11/2024 Beautiful film, I loved it. Its 3 hours but I didn't want it to end! And an insight into the recent history of China. It makes me want to watch more Chinese films. See more Philip N @RT25185745 05/09/2023 A wonderfully told human story. See more Read all reviews
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Wang Xiaoshuai

Director

Jingchun Wang

Actor

Mei Yong

Actor

Xi Qi

Actor

Jiang Du

Actor

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Director
Wang Xiaoshuai