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After laying bare backward village mentalities in Bloody Morning, Li Shaohong turns her attention to China’s urban middle class. Cao is a photographer, married to an opera singer and with an infant son, caught in the usual professional morass of political compromise. His life starts to fall apart when he learns that his ex-wife also bore him a son some months after their divorce – and when the boy turns up looking for his father. Nothing wildly dramatic, just believable people in believable situations. If the ending seems a touch forced, this is nevertheless a sign that ‘Fifth Generation’ cinema is changing and coming to terms with up-to-date realities.
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How long is Family Portrait?
Family Portrait has a runtime of 1h 29m (1 hour and 29 minutes).
Who directed Family Portrait?
Family Portrait was directed by Li Shaohong and released in 1992.
What genre is Family Portrait?
Family Portrait is a Drama film (1992).
Who stars in Family Portrait?
The cast of Family Portrait includes Song Dandan, Li Xuejian, Jiang Wenli, Ye Jing.
What is the TMDB rating for Family Portrait?
Family Portrait has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 6 votes.
