Springtime in a Small Town (2004): Ratings & Plot
Springtime in a Small Town is a 2004 romantic drama. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Palm Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Springtime in a Small Town About?
The premise of Springtime in a Small Town without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in 1940s China, a landowner finds his quiet life unexpectedly disrupted by the arrival of a charming doctor. The doctor's presence stirs up long-dormant feelings and reconnects him with old friends, but also complicates his crumbling marriage and sense of isolation. Passion and turmoil intertwine as he navigates these rekindled relationships and confronts the uncertainties of his future.
Springtime in a Small Town Themes & Keywords
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- shanghai china
- spring the season
- friend
- post war
- marriage
- birthday
- arranged marriage
- wind
- war of resistance
- waltz
- visitor
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- train
- thirty something
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- tea
- teaching to dance
- suitcase
- suicide
- suicide of husband
- suicide of brother
- suicide attempt
- stethoscope
- song
- small town
- sleeplessness
- sister in law sister in law relationship
- sino japanese war
- singing
- singer
- sichuanese
- servant
- rock paper scissors
- schoolmate
- rowboat
- remake
- reading
- prescription
- pills
- padlock
- orchid
- neighbor
- neck scarf
- mother son relationship
- mirror
- medicine
- medicinal herb
- medical clinic
- matchmaker
Springtime in a Small Town Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Springtime in a Small Town 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
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Springtime in a Small Town Plot Summary
What happens in Springtime in a Small Town from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the war-ravaged city begins to recover, Dr. Zhang Zhichen (Xin Baiqing) pays a visit to his old friend Dai Liyan (Wu Jun), whose delicate health has been severely impacted by the trauma of war. Upon his arrival, Zhang is warmly welcomed by Liyan’s wife, Yuwen (Hu Jingfan), and his teenage sister, Dai Xiu (Lu Sisi). The meeting stirs a whirlwind of emotions, as Zhang finds himself face-to-face with Yuwen, a woman who once completely captivated him a decade ago.
Full summary
The whole story of Springtime in a Small Town, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Springtime in a Small Town?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Springtime in a Small Town FAQ: Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Springtime in a Small Town, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Springtime in a Small Town?
Springtime in a Small Town runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Springtime in a Small Town released?
Springtime in a Small Town was released on May 14, 2004.
How is Springtime in a Small Town rated?
Springtime in a Small Town has 86 on Metacritic.
Does Springtime in a Small Town have a post-credit scene?
No. Springtime in a Small Town has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Springtime in a Small Town in?
The original language of Springtime in a Small Town is Chinese.
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