Plot — What is Family Ties about?
Set in modern-day Shanghai, the film follows Lu Min (played by Xiao Bo), a high school student facing the pressure of the college entrance exam. Without a privileged background, his hopes for a better future rest entirely on getting into a top university. His mother, Fangfang (played by Song Dandan), is a thrifty housewife obsessed with winning prizes from TV quiz shows—nearly every appliance in their home comes from her efforts. His father, Dayi (played by Fu Biao), struggles to find stable work after being laid off, failing one re-employment program after another. After briefly landing a job as a bar companion, he ends up in the hospital due to poor alcohol tolerance. Each member of the family is caught in their own test of life, navigating hardship with resilience, like countless ordinary families striving to hold on.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | Chinese |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 1 votes) |
Family Ties — FAQ
Is Family Ties worth watching? Family Ties holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. Set in modern-day Shanghai, the film follows Lu Min (played by Xiao Bo), a high school student facing the pressure of the college entrance exam. Without a privileged background, his hopes for a better future rest entirel
Who directed Family Ties? Directed by Kiefer Liu.
Who is in the cast of Family Ties? It stars Song Dandan, Fu Biao, Wang Rugang, Bo Xiao, Lei Cao.
Where can I stream Family Ties? Streaming availability for Family Ties is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Family Ties release? It released in 2001.
