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China, My Native Land

★★☆☆☆ 5.0
1980 1h 44min NR

Set against sweeping landscapes and bustling cityscapes, this intimate drama journeys through a child’s awakening in a land where ancient customs meet rapid modern change. Following a family as they navigate love, duty, and the quiet ache of displacement, the film weaves memory and present-day struggle into a lyrical tapestry. Scenes drift from sunlit courtyards and rural lanes to crowded streets and neon-lit evenings, capturing the textures of daily life—from market banter and shared meals to quiet, introspective moments that reveal resilience and longing. Through the eyes of its young protagonist, the film offers a compassionate, human portrait of a nation in transition.

Production Details

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Release Date
August 16, 1980
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Runtime
1h 44min
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Language
ZH

Synopsis

Set against sweeping landscapes and bustling cityscapes, this intimate drama journeys through a child’s awakening in a land where ancient customs meet rapid modern change. Following a family as they navigate love, duty, and the quiet ache of displacement, the film weaves memory and present-day struggle into a lyrical tapestry. Scenes drift from sunlit courtyards and rural lanes to crowded streets and neon-lit evenings, capturing the textures of daily life—from market banter and shared meals to quiet, introspective moments that reveal resilience and longing. Through the eyes of its young protagonist, the film offers a compassionate, human portrait of a nation in transition.

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