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Sons of the Good Earth

1965Movie1 h 47 min

Drama
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

Summary

The year is 1937, just prior to the Japanese invasion of China. Painters Ju Rui and Lao San stumble upon He Hua, a woman sold into the sex industry at a local brothel.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

24 of 42

Crew

Directed by
King Hu
Written by
King Hu, Cheng Kang
Produced by
Run Run Shaw
Music by
Joseph Koo, Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren

Everyone

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Facts

March 20, 1965 · 1 h 47 min · Sexual Content, Violence

Released
March 20, 1965
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
War, Drama, Romance
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
Hong Kong SAR China
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Shot at Dawn, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, La Résistance +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Sons of the Good Earth?"

Questions about Sons of the Good Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sons of the Good Earth?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sons of the Good Earth worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.1).

Is Sons of the Good Earth good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Sons of the Good Earth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Sons of the Good Earth in English?

ChineseJapanese

No, it was made in Chinese, with some Japanese.

What tropes does Sons of the Good Earth use?

Shot at Dawn"Where Are They Now?" EpilogueLa RésistanceLes CollaborateursRedshirt ArmyThe LancerStar-Crossed LoversInterrupted SuicidePlaying PossumBand of BrothelsDeath of a Thousand CutsAn Arm and a Legand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Shot at Dawn, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue, and La Résistance.