National Customs
May 13, 1935 · 1h 44m
Director
Ming-Yau Lo, Zhu ShilinOverview
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also depicts the emergence of Chiang Kai-shek's 1934 New Life Movement. Lianhua Film Studio did the film to appease the Nationalist Party which accused it of primarily presenting left-wing films, which was true.
Cast of National Customs
Crew of National Customs
About National Customs
What is National Customs about?
In 1930, two sisters from the countryside, the serious Zhang Lan and the frivolous Zhang Tao graduate from secondary school where their mother Zhang Jie serves as principal. They both love their cousin Zuo, but have ambitions other than marriage. Their lives change dramatically when both attend university in Shanghai and encounter modern urban life and rapidly changing society. The film also…
When was National Customs released?
National Customs was released on May 13, 1935.
How long is National Customs?
National Customs runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who directed National Customs?
National Customs was directed by Ming-Yau Lo and Zhu Shilin.
Who is in the cast of National Customs?
The cast of National Customs includes Cho-cho Lam (Zhang Tao), Li Lili (Zhang Jie), Peng Luo (Bo Yang), Ruan Lingyu (Zhang Lan) and Zheng Jun-li (Chen Zuo).