So Long, My Son (2019): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: So Long, My Son
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019
Duration: 185 min
Cast: Wang Jingchun, Yong Mei, Qi Xi, Du Jiang, Ai Liya

What So Long, My Son Is About

At the start of the eighties two families work in the same factory, their children are born on the same day, and their lives run along nearly the same line. Then there is an accident by a lake and one boy dies. The film tells thirty years out of chronological order, with scenes cutting into each other and the weight of the loss only completing itself slowly. Wang Xiaoshuai treats the one-child policy not as background but as direct cause: a woman is sent for a forced abortion, and that determines the bond between the two families as well. Wang Jingchun and Yong Mei took the acting bears in Berlin together. It runs close to three hours and never hurries anywhere. Who it is for: viewers who like long Chinese drama and family stories that open over time. Who it is not for: anyone who wants chronological telling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is So Long, My Son about?

At the start of the eighties two families work in the same factory, their children are born on the same day, and their lives run along nearly the same line. Then there is an accident by a lake and one boy dies.

Where can I watch So Long, My Son?

So Long, My Son is available to watch on digital platforms such as MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is So Long, My Son?

So Long, My Son runs for 185 minutes (3h 5m).

When did So Long, My Son come out?

So Long, My Son was released in 2019.

Who directed So Long, My Son?

So Long, My Son was directed by Wang Xiaoshuai.

Who stars in So Long, My Son?

So Long, My Son stars Wang Jingchun, Yong Mei, Qi Xi, Du Jiang.

What is So Long, My Son's rating?

So Long, My Son holds 7.7/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.