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National Customs (1935)

Movie ★ 6.9 104 min

In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.

Ming-Yau Lo Director Zhu Shilin Director Ming-Yau Lo Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 13, 1935
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt0205107
Country
Language
Studio
Lianhua Film Company

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Frequently asked questions

What is National Customs about?
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.
Who directed National Customs?
National Customs was directed by Ming-Yau Lo, Zhu Shilin.
Who stars in National Customs?
National Customs stars Cho-cho Lam, Li Lili, Peng Luo, Ruan Lingyu.
When was National Customs released?
National Customs is a 1935 drama film.
Where can I watch National Customs?
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