生旦净末 (2002) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2002, 生旦净末 is a drame film directed by Chengsheng Li, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Go Home tells the story of an old Peking Opera master, Zhang Jin He (Liu Pei Qi of The Story of Qiu Ju), whose life changes when a young boy shows up on his doorstep. With blue eyes and vaguely foreign features, the boy is apparently the product of a mixed upbringing, and though the boy doesn't realize it, Zhang Jin He is his grandfather! Zhang Jin He initially tells the boy to go home because the boy brings him a painful reminder of his daughter, who left him to marry a foreigner. Still, others convince the aging Perking Opera master to take in the boy, and though they fight initially, the two eventually form a strong, quiet bond. But when the boy is called home, will either be willing to let go? Director Li Chen Sheng uses gorgeous cinematography and evocative locations in modern China to bring the subtle intimacy of Go Home to the screen.

Who’s in it. 生旦净末 stars Liu Pei-Qi, Song Chunli, Chen Xiaoyi and Shu Fang, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 生旦净末 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 生旦净末 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.