Husband and Wife (1951)
Plot — What is Husband and Wife about?
An absorbing example of genre filmmaking in the People’s Republic of China, Husband and Wife could at first glance be mistaken for any other romantic melodrama chronicling the rise and decline of a married couple’s love; here, though, that love takes place in (and is entirely defined by) a realm of political upheaval and Maoist ideology. A Shanghai intellectual marries an illiterate peasant woman–turned–collectivist hero, with outcomes both universal (differences emerge) and specific (revolutionary self-critiques). At first a popular hit, the film (and Zheng himself) was soon critically attacked for counterrevolutionary, pro-bourgeois thought. Zheng even penned a confessional autocritique, but the damage to his career was done. (BAMPFA)
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Language | Chinese |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Husband and Wife — FAQ
Is Husband and Wife worth watching? Husband and Wife holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. An absorbing example of genre filmmaking in the People’s Republic of China, Husband and Wife could at first glance be mistaken for any other romantic melodrama chronicling the rise and decline of a married couple’s love;
Who directed Husband and Wife? Directed by Zheng Jun-li.
Who is in the cast of Husband and Wife? It stars Zhao Dan, Jiang Tianliu, Wang Guiling, Wen Ming, Wu Yinyan.
Where can I stream Husband and Wife? Streaming availability for Husband and Wife is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Husband and Wife release? It released in 1951.