Family (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film
Released in 1953, Family is a drama film directed by Ng Wui, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. "Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. This well-received film quickly established the company's reputation.
Who’s in it. Family stars Cheung Ying as Ko Kok-wai, Cheung Wood-Yau as Ko Kok-man, Ng Cho-Fan as Ko Kok-sun and Siu Yin-Fei as Chin Mui-fun, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of Family tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Family (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Family change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Family?
- Family stars Cheung Ying, Cheung Wood-Yau, Ng Cho-Fan, Siu Yin-Fei and Yung Siu-Yi.
- When was Family released?
- Family was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.