7.5The Herdsman · 1982
The Herdsman (1982) is a Drama / Romance film directed by Xie Jin, starring Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan.
DramaRomance
7.5Overview
In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his rehabilitation by the Party. When he goes to Beijing for their reunion, he discovers his father wants him to work for his chemical company in San Francisco. Lingjun tells the story of his life to his father, as he ponders his future.
Cast
Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong, Niu Ben, Lei Zhongqian, Qi Mengshi, Chen Xiaoyi
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What is "The Herdsman" about?
In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his rehabilitation by the Party. When he goes to Beijing for their reunion, he discovers his father wants him to work for his chemical company in San Francisco. Lingjun tells the story of his life to his father, as he ponders his future.
When was "The Herdsman" released?
The Herdsman was released in 1982.
Who stars in "The Herdsman"?
The cast includes Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong.
