Mother and Son (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film
Released in 1947, Mother and Son is a drama film directed by Li Ping-Qian, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After falling in love with Han Liren and giving birth to an "illegitimate child", Han Liren abandoned her and married a rich girl and cheated her out of the child. Huang Su then left the country, changed her name to Lin Luping, and became an actress. Sixteen years later, Huang Su was so popular that she was invited to perform in Shanghai. The young actor she worked with, Han Chen, was withdrawn and hated everyone, and everyone discriminated against him because he was an abandoned "illegitimate child". On stage, Han Chen played Lin Luping's son and was very successful. Later Lin Luping finds out that he turns out to be her biological son who was cheated away by Han Liren years ago. At this point, the theater owner Han Liren appears and wishes to get back together with Lin Luping, but is rejected by Lin Luping's mother and son.
Who’s in it. Mother and Son stars Fa Zhang, Yan Jun, Bih-Yun Lu and Tianliu Jiang, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother and Son page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother and Son tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother and Son (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother and Son change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Mother and Son?
- Mother and Son stars Fa Zhang, Yan Jun, Bih-Yun Lu, Tianliu Jiang and Shan Lu.
- When was Mother and Son released?
- Mother and Son was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.