Sign in

The Family

2015Movie4 h 40 min

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Story

Liu and Deng are a couple both in their 70s who have been married for nearly half a century and lived in a small inland city of China. The family of Liu and Deng is a typical ordinary family of China. The eldest daughter Liquin, divorced with a teenage son, lives with them.

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Liu Shumin
Written by
Liu Shumin
Produced by
Lijiang Shen
Music by
Wei He

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 2, 2015 · 4 h 40 min · Drama

Released
September 2, 2015
Runtime
4 h 40 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Chinese
Made in
China

Tropes

Dressing to Die, Strong Family Resemblance, Beleaguered Bureaucrat +9

  • Dressing to Die
  • Strong Family Resemblance
  • Beleaguered Bureaucrat
  • Witless Protection Program
  • Kick the Dog
  • Pun
  • Actor IS the Title Character
  • Virgin in a White Dress
  • Eagleland
  • Family Title
  • Going Commando
  • The Family That Slays Together

12 of 53 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Family worth watching?"

Questions about The Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Family worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 8.6).

Is The Family in English?

Chinese

No, it was made in Chinese.

What tropes does The Family use?

Dressing to DieStrong Family ResemblanceBeleaguered BureaucratWitless Protection ProgramKick the DogPunActor IS the Title CharacterVirgin in a White DressEaglelandFamily TitleGoing CommandoThe Family That Slays Togetherand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 tropes for it, including Dressing to Die, Strong Family Resemblance, and Beleaguered Bureaucrat.