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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948): Cast

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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes is a 1948 drama directed by Shen Fu, starring Wang Ping as Mrs. Chen, Gao Zheng and Wang Jing'an. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.

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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Shen Fu
Genre
Drama
Original language
Chinese
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The story

What Is The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes About?

The premise of The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes without spoilers.

Set in hard‑pressed Shanghai at the close of the 1940s, the story follows Hu Zhiqing, who can barely provide for his wife and children. His burdens grow when his mother, brother and sister‑in‑law arrive unexpectedly. After his dishonest boss dismisses him, the family is drawn into a series of relentless emotional and financial battles, testing their loyalty and sacrifice.

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Cast & crew

The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes Cast & Characters

Wang Ping leads the cast as Mrs. Chen, with Gao Zheng as Chiang Kuang Chao and Wang Jing'an as Mrs. Kim. Directed by Shen Fu; 30 actors are credited in all.

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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Myriad of Lights” and “Wanjia denghuo”.

Also known as
  • Myriad of Lights
  • Wanjia denghuo
  • 万家灯火
  • 만가등화

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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes?

The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes released?

The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes was released in 1948.

Who directed The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes?

The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes was directed by Shen Fu.

More films by Shen Fu

Who is in the cast of The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes?

The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes stars Wang Ping as Mrs. Chen, Gao Zheng as Chiang Kuang Chao and Wang Jing'an as Mrs. Kim, among 30 credited actors.

Does The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes in?

The original language of The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes is Chinese.

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