Xu Mao and His Daughters (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1981, Xu Mao and His Daughters is a drama film directed by Jun Li, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Zhou Keqin's excellent novel, Xu Mao and His Daughters weaves a story about the life and sufferings of Xu Mao, an aging peasant and his four daughters in the countryside during the Cultural Revolution. They struggle to make ends meet since his wife's death. Preoccupied with worries, he loses touch with his maturing daughters. It takes the stubborn but kindly intervention of a woman making a governmental inspection tour to cause father and daughters to appreciate their loving family.
Who’s in it. Xu Mao and His Daughters stars Wang Fuli as Si Gu Niang, Siqin Gaowa, Hua Tian as Yan Shao-chun and Li Cun as Long Qing.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Xu Mao and His Daughters 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 Xu Mao and His Daughters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Xu Mao and His Daughters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Xu Mao and His Daughters (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Xu Mao and His Daughters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Xu Mao and His Daughters worth watching?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Xu Mao and His Daughters?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters stars Wang Fuli, Siqin Gaowa, Hua Tian and Li Cun.
- When was Xu Mao and His Daughters released?
- Xu Mao and His Daughters was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.