Third Sister Liu
Originally released in 1960. Third Sister Liu is a music/drama film. directed by Li Su.
Starring Wanqiu Huang, Zong-xue Xia, and Ju-ke Zhang
Synopsis
Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people; the largest of the minority groups in China. It’s based on the legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie (literally meaning “third sister of Liu family”). Across generations, the story has become an oral tradition amongst these people and similar characters have even been found to exist in other minority cultures. According to legend, Liu Sanjie had the gift of a beautiful singing voice from a very early age. So beautiful was her voice, she could quell anger and raise the spirits of the people around her. The story became famous around China when the movie Liu Sanjie was released in 1960 – a rare musical production in Chinese cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1960
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
China
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Changchun Film Studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Third Sister Liu about?
Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people; the largest of the minority groups in China. It’s based on the legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie (literally meaning “thi...
Who directed Third Sister Liu?
Third Sister Liu was directed by Li Su.
How long is Third Sister Liu?
Third Sister Liu has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Third Sister Liu released?
Third Sister Liu was released on January 1, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Third Sister Liu?
The main cast of Third Sister Liu includes Wanqiu Huang, Zong-xue Xia, Ju-ke Zhang, Zhang Wenjun, Liu Shilong.