Father (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2000, Father is a notable film directed by Shuo Wang, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Father documents the tumultuous relationship between a widowed father, Ma Lisheng, and his school-age son, Ma Che. Though he works as a low-level party functionary during the day, he finds his greatest challenges in the raising of a son on his own. Alternating between trying to bond with his son (even getting drunk with him), and verbally accosting him, Ma is at a loss. One day the son decides that the best way for his father to stop harassing him, will be to find him a new wife, which he finds in the form of the mother of a school friend, Qing Huaiyuan.
Who’s in it. Father stars Feng Xiaogang as Ma Linsheng, Xiaopei Hu as Ma Che, His Son, Xu Fan as Qi Huaiyuan and Liu Bei.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Father has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Father change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Father worth watching?
- Father holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father?
- Father stars Feng Xiaogang, Xiaopei Hu, Xu Fan and Liu Bei.
- When was Father released?
- Father was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.