Father (2000): Cast
Father is a 2000 drama directed by Wang Shuo, starring Feng Xiaogang as Ma Linsheng, Xu Fan and Yuan Yuan. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Wang Shuo
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Beijing Film Studio
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Father About?
The premise of Father without spoilers.
Father follows widowed low‑level party official Ma Lisheng as he struggles to raise his school‑age son Ma Che. By day he works a modest job; at home he swings between bonding—sometimes drinking together—and harsh verbal outbursts. Frustrated, the boy arranges a match for his father with Qing Huaiyuan, the mother of a classmate.
Father Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- man
- son
- based on novel
Father Cast & Characters
Feng Xiaogang leads the cast as Ma Linsheng, with Xu Fan as Qi Huaiyuan and Yuan Yuan. Directed by Wang Shuo; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Wang Shuo
- Feng Xiaogang as Ma Linsheng
- Xu Fan as Qi Huaiyuan
- Yuan Yuan
- Liu Bei
Also Starring in Father
· 4 more- Ye Jing
- Yao Er-ga
- Qin Yan
- Xiaopei Hu Ma Che, His Son
Father Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “冤家父子” and “Papa”.
- Also known as
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- 冤家父子
- Papa
- I am Your Father
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Father FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Father, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Father?
Father runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Father released?
Father was released on August 11, 2000.
Who directed Father?
Father was directed by Wang Shuo.
More films by Wang Shuo Who is in the cast of Father?
Father stars Feng Xiaogang as Ma Linsheng, Xu Fan as Qi Huaiyuan and Yuan Yuan, among 8 credited actors.
Does Father have a post-credit scene?
No. Father has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Father in?
The original language of Father is Chinese.
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