National Customs (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1935, National Customs is a notable film directed by Zhu Shilin, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan (Ruan Lingyu) and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from the secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.
Who’s in it. National Customs stars Cho-cho Lam as Zhang Tao, Li Lili as Zhang Jie, Peng Luo as Bo Yang and Ruan Lingyu as Zhang Lan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, National Customs 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 National Customs page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch National Customs (1935)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for National Customs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is National Customs worth watching?
- National Customs holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in National Customs?
- National Customs stars Cho-cho Lam, Li Lili, Peng Luo, Ruan Lingyu and Junli Zheng.
- When was National Customs released?
- National Customs was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.