The Chinese Widow 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Bille August
- Network
- ROC Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is The Chinese Widow?
Topic: Film "The Chinese Widow" (2017). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2017
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 10, 2017
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- China
- Studios
- ROC Pictures
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, History, War
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 227 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- ROC Pictures
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Title: The Chinese Widow
Year: 2017
Release Date (US): 11/14/2018
Genres: Drama, Romance, History, and War
Runtime: 1h 37m
Rating: R
Setting: 1941, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Plot: US President Franklin D. Roosevelt decides to bomb Tokyo to raise morale. A US Air Force unit makes an emergency landing in China after completing its mission.
Characters:
Jack Turner (Commander): Played by Emilie Hirsch. Barely survives.
Ying (Local widow): Played by Crystal Liu. Rescues Jack Turner. Lives with her daughter Nunu weaving silk. Hides him in a cave.
Kai (Childhood friend and village head): Helps Ying hide Jack.
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Should you watch it?
“A downed American pilot finds refuge with a courageous Chinese widow during the height of World War II.”
- Features a historical narrative centered on the Doolittle Raid aftermath.
- Showcases a cross-cultural collaboration between American and Chinese leads.
- Directed by acclaimed Danish filmmaker Bille August.
- The film's heavy historical and war-time themes may feel somber or emotionally taxing for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas that explore human connection amidst the backdrop of global conflict.
The film maintains a serious and dramatic tone throughout its 97-minute runtime, focusing on the tension of wartime survival.
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Is The Chinese Widow worth watching?
The film is recommended for viewers interested in historical war dramas and stories centered on cross-cultural wartime alliances.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of approximately 1 hour and 36 to 37 minutes.
Where can I stream The Chinese Widow?
Availability varies by region; you can check platforms like Plex or local digital retailers to see if it is currently offered in your area.
Does the film have different titles?
Yes, the film is also known by the titles In Harm's Way and The Hidden Soldier.
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