The Spring River Flows East

A sweeping, heartbreaking epic that immerses you in wartime hardship and moral decline, demanding patience but rewarding with deep emotional resonance.

Directed by

Chusheng Cai, Zheng Jun-li

Genres

Drama

Starring

Yang Bai, Tao Jin, Wu Yin

Overview

1930's China. The village of a poor family is taken over by the occupying Japanese army. One son, Zhongliang, leaves his wife and young son to join a medic group for the Chinese Army. The other son, Zhangmin goes into hiding to protect his family. The focus shifts back and forth from the brothers' parents and Zhongliang's wife and son to Zhongliang's newfound life of luxury in a town not too far away. The plight of Zhongliang's mother, his wife, Sufan and her son, Kongeson is contrasted with Zhongliang's rise in a flourishing company.

How it feels

Melancholic, bleak, earnest and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

War, family, betrayal, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and sexual content. No swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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