The Chinese

About The Chinese

The Chinese is a 1989 Chinese film directed by Wu Wenguang, Lu Wangping and Wang Shengwei. It runs 145 minutes.

Originally produced in 1988 and 1989, but blocked from being released after June 4th. A large-scale Chinese documentary series that spanned 100s of interviews in nearly 20 provinces, cities, and autonomous regions. It was completed in early 1989, and each of its parts run roughly 50 minutes. The titles of each part: Family, Fertility, Farmers, Youth, Minority, Women, Artists, Kung Fu, and Mission. The series, according to production notes written by screenwriter Zhu Xiaoyang, "reflects the life and fate of contemporary Chinese people, their behaviors, concepts, and customs; explores the influence of traditional culture and foreign cultures on modern Chinese people; and describes the joy and hard work, hardship, and perseverance, as well as exploration and yearning, of the Chinese people." Youth, Kung Fu, Artists, and Minority are the only surviving parts of this series.

Directors

Wu Wenguang, Lu Wangping, Wang Shengwei

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The Chinese — frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chinese?

The Chinese is not currently streaming on any Indian OTT platform, and is not available to rent or buy in India.

Is The Chinese available on OTT in India?

No. The Chinese is not part of any Indian OTT platform's streaming catalogue.

Is The Chinese on Netflix?

No. The Chinese is not on Netflix in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Chinese on JioHotstar?

No. The Chinese is not on JioHotstar in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Is The Chinese on Prime Video?

No. The Chinese is not on Prime Video in India, and it is not streaming on any other Indian OTT platform right now.

Can I watch The Chinese online for free?

The Chinese is not available on any free or subscription service in India at the moment. Beware of pirated "full movie" streams — they are illegal and unsafe.

When did The Chinese release?

The Chinese released on 2 March 1989.