The Third Generation

The Third Generation

1948
1h 29m
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Overview

The Goddess (1934) is remade once again. In this version, Zhu Shilin tackles the anxiety concerning the clash of 20th century Chinese traditions and modern Western culture. Despite her father’s strict discipline, Fun still manages to have a boyfriend secretly and give birth to twins. After leaving her son to her father, she takes off with her daughter. Twenty years later, Fun has become a streetwalker. The three generations finally come face-to-face at the police station. Her father laments that his generation should be ousted while Fun’s generation has been sacrificed, leaving the future for the next generation to establish. Zhu carefully depicts the shame of selling one’s body without passing judgment while he finds balance and reflects on the pain in the age of progress. Even though the production was far from lavish, Zhu’s astute handling of the narrative and mise-en-scène makes this a vivid and exciting film to watch.

Status: Released

Language: ZH

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Production Information

Production Countries
Hong Kong
Spoken Languages
Mandarin

Quick Facts

Original Title 第三代
Release Date January 1, 1948
Status Released
Language ZH
IMDb ID tt0205006

Cast

Wang Xichun
Wang Xichun

Jiang Ming
Jiang Ming

Gu Ye-Lu
Gu Ye-Lu

Chen Qi
Chen Qi

Hung Po
Hung Po

Cen Fan
Cen Fan

Key Crew

Zhu Shilin
Director
Zhu Shilin
Screenplay