Movie

The White-Haired Girl

1951 · 111 min

A somber, music-laced tragedy of rural oppression that builds to a stirring cry for liberation.

Overview: Yang Bailao, a tenant farmer, lives with his daughter Xi'er. The despotic landlord, Huang Shiren, attempts to forcibly take Xi'er for himself. On the eve of the Chinese Spring Festival, Huang forces Yang to sell his daughter as repayment of the debt Yang owes him.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, power, betrayal, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
power
betrayal
family
justice
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: musical
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild