Movie

The Herdsman

★ 7.5(18)19821h 43m

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Good to know

Director: Xie Jin
Release date: 1982-01-01
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Mandarin
Status: Released
Country: China
Studio: Shanghai Film Studio

About The Herdsman

The Herdsman is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Xie Jin, starring Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao and Cong Shan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Herdsman in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Xie Jin

导演

Zhu Shimao

许灵均

Cong Shan

李秀芝

Liu Qiong

许景由

Niu Ben

郭𠷨子

Lei Zhongqian

董宽

Qi Mengshi

谢文清

Chen Xiaoyi

宋蕉英

Yu Guichun

王福兴

Chao Fang

清清

Ziyue Zhao

向福顺

Themes & keywords

chinazealousculture revolution

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Herdsman in Mexico?+

The Herdsman is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Herdsman on Netflix?+

The Herdsman is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Herdsman?+

The Herdsman has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The Herdsman?+

The Herdsman stars Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong and Niu Ben.

When did The Herdsman come out?+

The Herdsman is a 1982 movie directed by Xie Jin.

What genre is The Herdsman?+

The Herdsman is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Herdsman?+

The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.