New Year Sacrifice (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1956, New Year Sacrifice is a drama film directed by Sang Hu, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In a mountain hamlet in eastern China, a poor woman faces trial after trial. Sold into marriage as a child, she is left a young widow and enslaved by her mother-in-law, who sells her to a poor peasant. Her second marriage turns out to be happy until fate takes away her husband and son. Now seen as a bearer of bad luck, she becomes a social outcast.
Who’s in it. New Year Sacrifice stars Yang Bai as Lin Xiang, Heling Wei as Laoliu He, Li Jingbo as Master Si Lu and Lin Shi as Madam Si Lu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, New Year Sacrifice has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch New Year Sacrifice page.
If you liked it. Fans of New Year Sacrifice tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch New Year Sacrifice (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for New Year Sacrifice change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is New Year Sacrifice worth watching?
- New Year Sacrifice holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in New Year Sacrifice?
- New Year Sacrifice stars Yang Bai, Heling Wei, Li Jingbo, Lin Shi and Xin Liang.
- When was New Year Sacrifice released?
- New Year Sacrifice was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.