The Spring River Flows East (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1947, The Spring River Flows East is a drama film directed by Junli Zheng, running about 192 minutes.
What it’s about. 1930's China. The village of a poor family is taken over by the occupying Japanese army. One son, Zhongliang, leaves his wife and young son to join a medic group for the Chinese Army. The other son, Zhangmin goes into hiding to protect his family. The focus shifts back and forth from the brothers' parents and Zhongliang's wife and son to Zhongliang's newfound life of luxury in a town not too far away. The plight of Zhongliang's mother, his wife, Sufan and her son, Kongeson is contrasted with Zhongliang's rise in a flourishing company.
Who’s in it. The Spring River Flows East stars Yang Bai as Sufen, Tao Jin as Zhongliang Zhang, Xiuwen Shu as Wang Lizheng and Shangguan Yunzhu as Wenyuan He, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Spring River Flows East 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 The Spring River Flows East page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Spring River Flows East tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spring River Flows East (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spring River Flows East change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spring River Flows East worth watching?
- The Spring River Flows East holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Spring River Flows East?
- The Spring River Flows East stars Yang Bai, Tao Jin, Xiuwen Shu, Shangguan Yunzhu and Xia Tian.
- When was The Spring River Flows East released?
- The Spring River Flows East was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 192 minutes.