Swan Song (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1986, Swan Song is a drama film directed by Zeming Zhang , running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Swan song with a chapter like structure, spans many years from the onset of the Cultural Revolution to the 'open door' policies of the late seventies and eighties. The focus is on how off screen national events impact on individual lives, here, those of an elderly composer with an opium habit who is in constant political trouble with the authorities and his son who dissociates himself from his father.
Who’s in it. Swan Song stars Xianzhu Kong and Chen Rui.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Swan Song sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Swan Song page.
If you liked it. Fans of Swan Song tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Swan Song (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Swan Song change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Swan Song worth watching?
- Swan Song holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Swan Song?
- Swan Song stars Xianzhu Kong and Chen Rui.
- When was Swan Song released?
- Swan Song was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.