The Herdsman
The Herdsman (1982) is a romance drama, directed by Xie Jin. It stars Xie Jin and Zhu Shimao. The 103-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What The Herdsman Is 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 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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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.
Where can I watch The Herdsman?
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How long is The Herdsman?
The Herdsman runs for 103 minutes (1h 43m).
When did The Herdsman come out?
The Herdsman was released in 1982.
Who directed The Herdsman?
The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.
Who stars in The Herdsman?
The Herdsman stars Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong.
What is The Herdsman's rating?
The Herdsman holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.
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