Yang Shen

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m • as Hu Chunsheng

This tale of familial warfare and sacrifice takes place in hard-pressed Shanghai at the end of the 1940s. Hu Zhiqing can barely support his wife and children, and his situation is worsened by the unexpected arrival of his mother, brother and sister-in-law. When he is fired by his unscrupulous boss, the whole family becomes embroiled in one emotional/economic struggle after another.

Movie - 1951, 2h 15m • as 王大富

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.