Movie

The True Story of Ah Q

★ 6.8(15)19812h 5m

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Good to know

Director: Cen Fan
Release date: 1981-06-04
Runtime: 2h 5m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Shanghai Film Studio

About The True Story of Ah Q

The True Story of Ah Q is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Cen Fan, starring Yan Shunkai, Li Wei and Yikang Jin. It has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The True Story of Ah Q in Spain — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.

Cast

Yan Shunkai

A Qiu

Li Wei

Master Zhao

Yikang Jin

The Fake Foreign Devil

Wang Suya

Wu Ma

Youyun Zhang

The Little Nun

Li Dingbao

Lu Xun

Baohe Yang

Shopkeeper

Fuming Bao

Master Zhao's son

Xi Chen

Candidate Bai

Guangyao Chi

County Magistrate

Liang Ming

The Old Nun

Yilan Ni

Zou Qi Sao

Themes & keywords

black humor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The True Story of Ah Q in Spain?+

The True Story of Ah Q is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Spain. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The True Story of Ah Q on Netflix?+

The True Story of Ah Q is not on Netflix in Spain right now.

How long is The True Story of Ah Q?+

The True Story of Ah Q has a runtime of 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

Who stars in The True Story of Ah Q?+

The True Story of Ah Q stars Yan Shunkai, Li Wei, Yikang Jin, Wang Suya and Youyun Zhang.

When did The True Story of Ah Q come out?+

The True Story of Ah Q is a 1981 movie directed by Cen Fan.

What genre is The True Story of Ah Q?+

The True Story of Ah Q is Drama film.

Who directed The True Story of Ah Q?+

The True Story of Ah Q was directed by Cen Fan.