Name: Spring in a Small Town
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1948-02-01
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Cast: Wei Wei, Yu Shi, Li Wei, Cui Chaoming, Zhang Hongmei

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A married couple living in a desolate small town in post-WWII China are paid a surprise visit by an old friend of the husband's.

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Post-War China
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Existential Themes
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Directed by: Fei Mu
Written by: Li Tian-Ji
Produced by: Xingzai Wu, Bi Jianping
Music by: Laohuang Yijun

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February 1, 1948 · 1 h 34 min · Drama, Romance

Released: February 1, 1948
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: Chinese
Made in: China
Available in: 67 countries

Tropes

Old Flame, Minimalist Cast, Happily Failed Suicide +9

Old Flame
Minimalist Cast
Happily Failed Suicide
Chekhov's Skill
Impoverished Patrician
Girlish Pigtails
Old-Fashioned Rowboat Date
Old Retainer
Only Known by Their Nickname
Narrator
Love Dodecahedron
Bookends

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Where can I stream Spring in a Small Town?

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In the United States, Spring in a Small Town streams on FlixFling, and it is free with ads on Darkroom and Public Domain Movies. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Spring in a Small Town worth watching?

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (78).

Is Spring in a Small Town good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Spring in a Small Town plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Spring in a Small Town in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.