China Cry: A True Story (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, China Cry: A True Story is a drama film directed by James F. Collier, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Drama set in the 1950s, based on a true story, about a young girl, Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.
Who’s in it. China Cry: A True Story stars Julia Nickson as Sung Neng Yee, France Nuyen as Mrs. Sung, James Shigeta as Dr. Sung and Russell Wong as Lam Cheng Shen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, China Cry: A True Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch China Cry: A True Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of China Cry: A True Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch China Cry: A True Story (1990)?
- In US, China Cry: A True Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is China Cry: A True Story worth watching?
- China Cry: A True Story holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in China Cry: A True Story?
- China Cry: A True Story stars Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta, Russell Wong and Philip Tan.
- When was China Cry: A True Story released?
- China Cry: A True Story was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.