Third Sister Liu (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1960, Third Sister Liu is a music film directed by Li Su, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. Liu Sanjie is a story that originates from the Zhuang minority people; the largest of the minority groups in China. It’s based on the legend of a woman called Liu Sanjie (literally meaning “third sister of Liu family”). Across generations, the story has become an oral tradition amongst these people and similar characters have even been found to exist in other minority cultures. According to legend, Liu Sanjie had the gift of a beautiful singing voice from a very early age. So beautiful was her voice, she could quell anger and raise the spirits of the people around her. The story became famous around China when the movie Liu Sanjie was released in 1960 – a rare musical production in Chinese cinema.
Who’s in it. Third Sister Liu stars Wan-qiu Huang as Third Sister Liu, Zong-xue Xia as Landlord, Ju-ke Zhang as Fisherman and Zhang Wenjun as Sister Zhou, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Third Sister Liu 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 Third Sister Liu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Third Sister Liu tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Third Sister Liu (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Third Sister Liu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Third Sister Liu worth watching?
- Third Sister Liu holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Third Sister Liu?
- Third Sister Liu stars Wan-qiu Huang, Zong-xue Xia, Ju-ke Zhang, Zhang Wenjun and Wen-jun Zhang.
- When was Third Sister Liu released?
- Third Sister Liu was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.