The Little Flower (1979): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1979, The Little Flower is a drama and war film directed by Huang Jian-Zhong, running about 96 minutes.

What it’s about. This movie is adapted from the novel Heroes in Tongbai. Xiao Hua, a sister of Zhao Yongsheng, is deserted by her poor family. He Xiangdong, a woodworker, adopts her and rename her He Cuigu. To steer clear of arrest by the enemy, Dong Hongguo, offspring of a revolutionary family, is renamed Xiao Hua so as to be adopted by her adopter. Later, Zhao Yongsheng's parents are killed by the enemy, he joins the Liberation Army. In 1947, when Zhao Yongsheng returns to his own village Tongbai, his sister Xiao Hua happens to find her brother. Doctor Zhou who works in the hospital of the army, adopts Xiao Hua without knowing she is her own daughter. He Cuigu has become a well-known guerrilla hero after she grows up. She doesn't recognize her brother Zhao Yongsheng when she carries him on the stretcher. After the war, Zhao Yongsheng, Xiao Hua and Cuigu meet each other happily; Dong Xiangkun and Doctor Zhou also feel happy to reunite with their own daughter after 17 years of departure.

Who’s in it. The Little Flower stars Joan Chen as 赵小花, Tang Guoqiang as 赵永平, Liu Xiaoqing as 何翠姑 and Jianing Wang, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Little Flower has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Flower page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Little Flower tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.