Brief History of a Family (2024): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Brief History of a Family is a 2024 drama thriller directed by Lin Jianjie, starring Zu Feng as Tu Wei's Father, Guo Keyu and Sun Xilun. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $127,028 worldwide. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Lin Jianjie
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- First Light Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Brief History of a Family About?
The premise of Brief History of a Family without spoilers.
In post one-child policy China, a middle-class family's life unexpectedly connects with their son’s mysterious new friend. This encounter exposes long-held family secrets, unspoken expectations, and unresolved emotions, forcing them to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and their relationships. The evolving dynamic puts a unique pressure on everyone involved.
Brief History of a Family Themes & Keywords
· 45 tags- mysterious boy
- only child
- orphan boy
- adoption
- teenage boy
- reference to johann sebastian bach
- 16th birthday
- only son
- child abuse
- father son relationship
- rivalry between boys
- caesarean section
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- teenage boy teenage boy friendship
- high school student
- abortion
- mother son relationship
- underachiever
- alcoholic father
- jealousy
- death of father
- dinner
- video call
- birthday
- playing a video game
- listening to music
- birthday cake
- urinating in a bathtub
- basketball ball
- china
- orphan
- invited
- listening to classical music
- fencing
- friendship
- urinating in bathtub
- orange the fruit
- injury
- slow motion scene
- blood
- teenager
- playing tennis
- hospital
- taking a photograph
- pregnant woman
- written by director
Brief History of a Family Cast & Characters
Zu Feng leads the cast as Tu Wei's Father, with Guo Keyu as Tu Wei's Mother and Sun Xilun as Yan Shuo. Directed by Lin Jianjie; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lin Jianjie
More from Lin Jianjie
One more film directed by Lin Jianjie: Hippopotami.
Brief History of a Family Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Brief History of a Family 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
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TMDB 63% User score
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Brief History of a Family Box Office
Brief History of a Family grossed $127,028 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$127K
- International
- $127K
Brief History of a Family Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Meet the Artist 2024: Jianjie Lin on "Brief History of a Family"
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Brief History of a Family FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Brief History of a Family, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Brief History of a Family?
Brief History of a Family runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Brief History of a Family released?
Brief History of a Family was released on January 19, 2024.
Who directed Brief History of a Family?
Brief History of a Family was directed by Lin Jianjie.
More films by Lin Jianjie Who is in the cast of Brief History of a Family?
Brief History of a Family stars Zu Feng as Tu Wei's Father, Guo Keyu as Tu Wei's Mother and Sun Xilun as Yan Shuo, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Brief History of a Family make at the box office?
Brief History of a Family grossed $127,028 worldwide.
How is Brief History of a Family rated?
Brief History of a Family has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63% on TMDB.
Does Brief History of a Family have a post-credit scene?
No. Brief History of a Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Brief History of a Family in?
The original language of Brief History of a Family is Chinese.
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