Early Spring (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 7.7

Early Spring poster

Released in 1963, Early Spring is a drama, family, romance and history film directed by Xie Tieli, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. An idealistic youth moves to the countryside in search of a purer, more honest society, but finds injustice even in his remote village.

Who’s in it. Early Spring stars Sun Daolin as 萧涧秋, Xie Fang as 陶岚, Shangguan Yunzhu as 文嫂 and Gao Bo as 陶慕侃, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Early Spring 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 Early Spring page.

If you liked it. Fans of Early Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Early Spring (1963)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Early Spring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Early Spring worth watching?
Early Spring holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Early Spring?
Early Spring stars Sun Daolin, Xie Fang, Shangguan Yunzhu, Gao Bo and Xuepeng Fan.
When was Early Spring released?
Early Spring was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.