The Third Generation (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1948, The Third Generation is a drama film directed by Zhu Shilin, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. The Goddess (1934) is remade once again. In this version, Zhu Shilin tackles the anxiety concerning the clash of 20th century Chinese traditions and modern Western culture. Despite her father’s strict discipline, Fun still manages to have a boyfriend secretly and give birth to twins. After leaving her son to her father, she takes off with her daughter. Twenty years later, Fun has become a streetwalker. The three generations finally come face-to-face at the police station. Her father laments that his generation should be ousted while Fun’s generation has been sacrificed, leaving the future for the next generation to establish. Zhu carefully depicts the shame of selling one’s body without passing judgment while he finds balance and reflects on the pain in the age of progress. Even though the production was far from lavish, Zhu’s astute handling of the narrative and mise-en-scène makes this a vivid and exciting film to watch.
Who’s in it. The Third Generation stars Wang Xichun, Jiang Ming, Gu Ye-Lu and Chen Qi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Third Generation 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 The Third Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Third Generation (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Third Generation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Third Generation worth watching?
- The Third Generation 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 The Third Generation?
- The Third Generation stars Wang Xichun, Jiang Ming, Gu Ye-Lu, Chen Qi and Hung Po.
- When was The Third Generation released?
- The Third Generation was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.