The Herdsman
Originally released in 1982. The Herdsman is a drama/romance film. directed by Xie Jin.
Starring Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, and Cong Shan
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1982
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (16 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shanghai Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed The Herdsman?
The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.
How long is The Herdsman?
The Herdsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Herdsman released?
The Herdsman was released on January 1, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Herdsman?
The main cast of The Herdsman includes Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong, Niu Ben.