第三代 (1948): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1948, 第三代 is a drama film directed by Zhu Shilin, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. The Goddess (1934) is remade once again. In this version, Zhu Shilin tackles the anxiety concerning the clash of 20th century Chinese traditions and modern Western culture. Despite her father’s strict discipline, Fun still manages to have a boyfriend secretly and give birth to twins. After leaving her son to her father, she takes off with her daughter. Twenty years later, Fun has become a streetwalker. The three generations finally come face-to-face at the police station. Her father laments that his generation should be ousted while Fun’s generation has been sacrificed, leaving the future for the next generation to establish. Zhu carefully depicts the shame of selling one’s body without passing judgment while he finds balance and reflects on the pain in the age of progress. Even though the production was far from lavish, Zhu’s astute handling of the narrative and mise-en-scène makes this a vivid and exciting film to watch.

Who’s in it. 第三代 stars Wang Xichun, Jiang Ming, Gu Ye-Lu and Chen Qi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, 第三代 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 第三代 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 第三代 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.