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Spring in a Small Town

1948·Movie
1h 34min

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Spring in a Small Town fingerprint

Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace2
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

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.
Post-War ChinaMelancholic RomanceIntimate DramaCharacter-DrivenThoughtful and ReflectiveSlow BurnSubtle PerformancesExistential ThemesArt-House Film

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Spring in a Small Town legally?

Spring in a Small Town is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and Public Domain Movies. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Spring in a Small Town worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Spring in a Small Town?

1 h 34 min

Spring in a Small Town runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Spring in a Small Town?

Critics100
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Spring in a Small Town higher (100) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Spring in a Small Town in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch Spring in a Small Town?

67ADAEAGALATBABBBHBMBSCACICUCV+53

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Spring in a Small Town in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Spring in a Small Town use?

Old FlameMinimalist CastHappily Failed SuicideChekhov's SkillImpoverished PatricianGirlish PigtailsOld-Fashioned Rowboat DateOld RetainerOnly Known by Their NicknameNarratorLove DodecahedronBookendsand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Spring in a Small Town, including Old Flame, Minimalist Cast, Happily Failed Suicide.