The Chinese Widow movie poster

The Chinese Widow

November 10, 2017 1h 37m 7.2/10 (221 votes)

Originally released in 2017. The Chinese Widow is a drama/romance film. directed by Bille August.

Starring Liu Yifei, Emile Hirsch, and Fangcong Li

Synopsis

It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his citizens. After completing its mission, a unit of the US Air Force is forced to make an emergency landing in China. Its commander Jack Turner (Emilie Hirsch) barely survives but gets rescued by Ying (Crystal Liu), a local widow who will stop at nothing to hide him from the Japanese occupant.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 10, 2017 8 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
User Rating 7.2/10 Great (221 votes)
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country China Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • ROC Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Chinese Widow about?

It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his...

Who directed The Chinese Widow?

The Chinese Widow was directed by Bille August.

How long is The Chinese Widow?

The Chinese Widow has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was The Chinese Widow released?

The Chinese Widow was released on November 10, 2017 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Chinese Widow?

The main cast of The Chinese Widow includes Liu Yifei, Emile Hirsch, Fangcong Li, Kevin Yan, Yu Shaoqun.

Is The Chinese Widow worth watching?

The Chinese Widow has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 221 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.