The Herdsman
Jan 01, 1982 · 1h 43m
Director
Xie JinOverview
In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his rehabilitation by the Party. When he goes to Beijing for their reunion, he discovers his father wants him to work for his chemical company in San Francisco. Lingjun tells the story of his life to his father, as he ponders his future.
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About The Herdsman
What is The Herdsman about?
In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his…
When was The Herdsman released?
The Herdsman was released on January 1, 1982.
How long is The Herdsman?
The Herdsman runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who directed The Herdsman?
The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.
Who is in the cast of The Herdsman?
The cast of The Herdsman includes Xie Jin (导演), Zhu Shimao (许灵均), Cong Shan (李秀芝), Liu Qiong (许景由) and Niu Ben (郭𠷨子).