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"Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family. This well-received film quickly established the company's reputation.

Drama
Literary AdaptationWenyiTorrent Trilogy

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What is Family (1953) about?

"Family" (1953), which launched the Union Film legacy, "Spring" (1953) and "Autumn" (1954) are adaptations of Ba Jin's highly regarded novel "Torrent Trilogy". In "Family", director Ng Wui skilfully condenses the voluminous first part of the novel into an emotionally powerful and intellectually focused story of youngsters struggling to survive oppression and repression in a feudalistic family.…

Who stars in Family?

Family stars Cheung Ying (Ko Kok-wai), Cheung Wood-Yau (Ko Kok-man), Ng Cho-Fan (Ko Kok-sun), Siu Yin-Fei (Chin Mui-fun), Yung Siu-Yi (cousin Kam). The film was directed by Ng Wui.

How long is Family?

Family has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1953.

Where can I watch Family?

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