Little Toys (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1933, Little Toys is a drama film directed by Sun Yu, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Sister Ye lives in a rural village, where everyone makes traditional toys. When Sister Ye's husband dies of an unknown illness, and while Ye is attending to him, her son is kidnapped and sold to a wealthy lady in the city of Shanghai. Shortly after, the village is destroyed during an attack between rival warlords, forcing the villagers move to the city, where they continue to make toys. Ten years pass, and Ye's daughter Zhu'er has become a toy designer. While helping the Nationalist army at the rear, Zhu'er is killed in an attack by the Japanese. On New Year's Eve, Sister Ye is dressed in rags, sitting on the curb, selling toys. A young boy buys toys from her, and it is none other than her son, whom she does not recognize.
Who’s in it. Little Toys stars Ruan Lingyu as Sister Ye, Li Lili as Zhu'er, Yuan Cong-Mei as Yuan Pu and Peng Luo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Little Toys 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 Little Toys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Little Toys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Little Toys (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Little Toys change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Little Toys worth watching?
- Little Toys holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Little Toys?
- Little Toys stars Ruan Lingyu, Li Lili, Yuan Cong-Mei, Peng Luo and Tang Tianxiu.
- When was Little Toys released?
- Little Toys was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.