Umbrella (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2007, Umbrella is a documentary film directed by Du Haibin, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. Workers, peasants, soldiers, students and merchants were five groups of Chinese society in the 1950s, after the so-called elimination of the exploited class. Borrowing this concept, the umbrella is taken as the clue to rediscover changes in various social classes after the economic reform, and to analyze the social problems in China. Workers making umbrellas, merchants selling umbrellas, students looking for jobs in the rain. Umbrella is used as a metaphor that can be seen everywhere. As the raindrop, what we see is sometimes clear, sometimes untraceable.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Umbrella 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 Umbrella page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Umbrella (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Umbrella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Umbrella worth watching?
- Umbrella holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Umbrella released?
- Umbrella was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.