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Song of the Fishermen (1934): Cast

Song of the Fishermen (1934) movie poster

Song of the Fishermen is a 1934 drama directed by Chusheng Cai, starring Tam Ying as Qiyun Xue, Han Lan-Gen and Jingling Hong. It runs 56 minutes.

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Song of the Fishermen (1934) movie poster
Released
Runtime
56 min
Director
Chusheng Cai
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Song of the Fishermen About?

The premise of Song of the Fishermen without spoilers.

The film follows a fisherman’s family living on the outskirts of Shanghai, beginning with the birth of twin siblings—a boy and a girl. Their childhood is portrayed in brief sketches, showing their simple coastal life and the growing friendship they form with a similarly aged boy from a wealthy family, underscoring the contrast between the humble fishing community and the affluent “young master.”

Song of the Fishermen Themes & Keywords

· 43 tags
  • man wears eyeglasses
  • poverty
  • steam
  • travel
  • photograph
  • business
  • food
  • mirror
  • fishing
  • drinking
  • office
  • boat
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  • song
  • monkey
  • net
  • family relationships
  • singing
  • worker
  • bank
  • manager
  • blindness
  • employee
  • seeking a job
  • job
  • water
  • village
  • crowd
  • hunting
  • ill
  • cigarette smoking
  • newspaper
  • ship
  • aunt
  • cleaning
  • death of grandmother
  • sea
  • child
  • fishermen
  • nature
  • fortune
  • shanghai
  • crying baby
  • mother child relationship
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Cast & crew

Song of the Fishermen Cast & Characters

Tam Ying leads the cast as Qiyun Xue, with Han Lan-Gen as Xiaohou Xu and Jingling Hong as Ye Er. Directed by Chusheng Cai; 19 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Chusheng Cai

More films directed by Chusheng Cai: The Spring River Flows East, Symphony of Lianhua, New Women and A Rosy Dream.

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Details

Song of the Fishermen Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “漁光曲” and “Песнь рыбака”.

Also known as
  • 漁光曲
  • Песнь рыбака
  • 어부의 노래

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FAQ

Song of the Fishermen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Song of the Fishermen, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Song of the Fishermen?

Song of the Fishermen runs 56 minutes.

When was Song of the Fishermen released?

Song of the Fishermen was released on April 6, 1934.

Who directed Song of the Fishermen?

Song of the Fishermen was directed by Chusheng Cai.

More films by Chusheng Cai

Who is in the cast of Song of the Fishermen?

Song of the Fishermen stars Tam Ying as Qiyun Xue, Han Lan-Gen as Xiaohou Xu and Jingling Hong as Ye Er, among 19 credited actors.

Does Song of the Fishermen have a post-credit scene?

No. Song of the Fishermen has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Song of the Fishermen in?

The original language of Song of the Fishermen is Chinese.

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