---
title: "A Revolutionary Family"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-revolutionary-family-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 286173
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Revolutionary Family (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-revolutionary-family-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

A Revolutionary Family is a 1961 drama and family film released on July 11, 1961, with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes. The story centers on Zhou Lian, who is orphaned at age two, raised by a stepmother, and marries progressive young man Jiang Mei from Changsha No. 1 Normal School, tracking their family with sons Liqun and Xiaoqing and daughter Xiaolian through turbulent times from 1924 to 1930.

Culturally, the film is notable for having been entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival. The tone and pacing reflect a dramatic exploration of family life against the backdrop of historical turbulence, capturing the experiences of the characters over a six-year period.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Follow a young family navigating turbulent historical events from 1924 to 1930."

### Why Watch
- It follows a family through turbulent times from 1924 to 1930.
- It depicts the marriage of Zhou Lian and progressive young man Jiang Mei.
- It was entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Information regarding streaming platforms and physical media availability is not provided in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: This is a dramatic film with a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes, suitable for viewers interested in historical family narratives.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #family, #1961-film, #historical-drama, #turbulent-times, #character-focused

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Choui Khoua
- **Networks / Studios**: Beijing Film Studio

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yu Lan** as *周莲*
- **Daolin Sun** as *江梅清*
- **Zhang Liang** as *江立群*
- **Guiling Liu** as *江小莲*
- **Shi Xiaoman** as *江小清*
- **Luo Guoliang** as *孟涛*
- **Yang Yu** as *老梁*
- **Wande Zhao** as *小钱*
- **Fang Tian** as *老刘*
- **Yu Zhongyi** as *小王*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream A Revolutionary Family (1961)?
Streaming availability is not mentioned in the provided sources.

### Q: Is A Revolutionary Family (1961) worth watching?
It may appeal to viewers interested in historical drama films that were entered into the 2nd Moscow International Film Festival.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: Are there multiple parts or episodes?
The provided sources do not list multiple episodes; it is a feature film released on July 11, 1961.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Revolutionary Family — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/286173)
- [A Revolutionary Family - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Revolutionary_Family)
- [A Revolutionary Family (1961) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/a-revolutionary-family)

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