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Release Year1947
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History, Romance
Votes7
DirectorJin Shan
WritersJin Shan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAlong the Sungari River
About Along the Sungari River
Unfortunate events beset a poor Chinese girl as she escapes from invading Japanese forces, narrowly avoids being raped, and seeks solace in a neighboring village.
Directed by Jin Shan, Along the Sungari River leans on a strong ensemble — Peijie Xia, Ruifang Zhang, Chen Zhenzhong — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1947.
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