Quick facts
- Released
- January 1, 1982
- Runtime
- 103 min
- IMDb
- tt0084363
- Country
- China
- Language
- Mandarin
- Studio
- Shanghai Film Studio
Themes
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Herdsman about?
- In 1980, Xu Jingshan, a wealthy Chinese-American businessman returns to China to find his son, Xu Lingjun, whom he had abandoned over 30 years earlier. Labeled a rightist because of his capitalist father, Lingjun has been forced to live as a humble herdsman on the grasslands. His bitter life has been transformed by a happy marriage to the wise and beautiful Xiuzhi, and more recently by his rehabilitation by the Party. When he goes to Beijing for their reunion, he discovers his father wants him to work for his chemical company in San Francisco. Lingjun tells the story of his life to his father, as he ponders his future.
- Who directed The Herdsman?
- The Herdsman was directed by Xie Jin.
- Who stars in The Herdsman?
- The Herdsman stars Xie Jin, Zhu Shimao, Cong Shan, Liu Qiong.
- When was The Herdsman released?
- The Herdsman is a 1982 drama, romance film.
- Where can I watch The Herdsman?
- You can watch The Herdsman with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.