My Country, My Parents
2021 · Movie · Not Rated · 156 min · ★ 6.1
This anthology drama follows Chinese families across four major eras, from revolution to the present day. Through four connected stories, it highlights everyday sacrifice, devotion to shared ideals, and the way values and resilience are passed from one generation to the next.
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Details
- Original title
- 我和我的父辈
- Years
- 2021
- Release date
- 2021-09-30
- Language
- Chinese
- Rated
- Not Rated
- Runtime
- 156 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (28 votes)
About
You may like this if you enjoy heartfelt anthology dramas with family themes and a strong sense of history, especially if Septet: The Story of Hong Kong appeals to you; Not for you if you want a single continuous storyline.
Pros: heartfelt family focus; broad historical sweep; uplifting spirit | Cons: episodic format; strong patriotic emphasis; wide time span
Awards & recognition
- Huabiao Award — Outstanding Film
Cast & crew
Wu Jing
as Ma Renxing (segment "Riding the Wind")
Zhang Ziyi
as Yu Kaiying (segment "Poetry")
Xu Zheng
as Zhao Pingyang (segment "Duck Prophet")
Teng Shen
as Xing Yihao (segment "Youth Journey")
Huang Xuan
as Shi Ruhong (segment "Poetry")
Song Jia
as Han Jingya (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zhang Yuqi
as Xiao Pang's Mother (segment "Duck Prophet")
Tao Hong
as Teacher Qian (segment "Duck Prophet")
Ou Hao
as Xiao Ma (segment "Duck Prophet")
Zu Feng
as Zhao Xiaodong (adult) (segment "Duck Prophet")
Directed by Wu Jing, Zhang Ziyi, Xu Zheng +1 more