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So Long, My Son

Name: So Long, My Son
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-03-15
Cast: Wang Jingchun, Yong Mei, Qi Xi, Du Jiang, Ai Liya

2019 | 185 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Unhurried and epic, at 3 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: It's long: 3 hr 5 min.
It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Two married couples adjust to the vast social and economic changes taking place in China from the 1980s to the present.

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 88 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Berlin awards: 69th Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actor, 69th Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 more Berlin award. Plus 4 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Wang Xiaoshuai