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The Spring Festival

1991Movie1 h 41 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A melancholic, moving drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

A story of a family's dilemma between different family member especially between 2 generations which erupted on “chu xi” (the day before the first day in Chinese lunar year).

Feels like

  • Chinese New Year
  • Family Drama
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Cultural Commentary
  • Melancholy Realism
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Holiday Traditions
  • Slow-Paced
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Huang Jian-Zhong
Written by
Jiang Yi

Everyone

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Facts

January 1, 1991 · 1 h 41 min · Drama

Released
January 1, 1991
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Spring Festival worth watching?"

Questions about The Spring Festival

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Spring Festival worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.7).

Is The Spring Festival okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Spring Festival plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Spring Festival in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.