Spring Silkworms (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1933, Spring Silkworms is a drama film directed by Bugao Cheng, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. This early classic of Golden Age Shanghai cinema echoes Visconti's classic La Terra Trema in its beautifully rendered story of a humble silk-farming family struggling to be free of debt to exploitative middlemen.
Who’s in it. Spring Silkworms stars Ying Xiao as Old Tong Bao, Yuexian Yan as Ah Si's wife, Jianong Gong as Ah Si and Qianping Gao as Liu Bao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Spring Silkworms 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 Spring Silkworms page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring Silkworms tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Silkworms (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Spring Silkworms change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Spring Silkworms worth watching?
- Spring Silkworms holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring Silkworms?
- Spring Silkworms stars Ying Xiao, Yuexian Yan, Jianong Gong, Qianping Gao and Xia Ai.
- When was Spring Silkworms released?
- Spring Silkworms was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.