The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes(1948)
萬家燈火
The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes Synopsis
This tale of familial warfare and sacrifice takes place in hard-pressed Shanghai at the end of the 1940s. Hu Zhiqing can barely support his wife and children, and his situation is worsened by the unexpected arrival of his mother, brother and sister-in-law. When he is fired by his unscrupulous boss, the whole family becomes embroiled in one emotional/economic struggle after another.
The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948) is a drama film directed by Shen Fu, released on January 1, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Shangguan Yunzhu, Lan Ma, Wu Yin and Huang Yan. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Shen Fu
- Writers:
- Shen Fu, Hansheng Yang
- Producers:
- Ren Zongde, Xia Yunhu
- Cinematographer:
- Jinming Zhu
- Composer:
- Wang Yun-Jie
- Production:
- The Peak Film Industries
- Status:
- Released
The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shangguan Yunzhu
Lan Ma
Wu Yin
Huang Yan
Qi Mengshi
Qi Heng
Wang Longji
- Wang Ping
Wang Ping
as Mrs. Chen
Wu Yin
as (as Yin Wu)
- Qiaqia Shi
Qiaqia Shi
as Ni Ni
Qi Mengshi
as Photographer
Gao Zheng
as Chiang Kuang Chao
Key crew
Directed by Shen Fu, written by Shen Fu and Hansheng Yang, produced by Ren Zongde and Xia Yunhu.
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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes online?
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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes?
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The main cast of The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948) includes Shangguan Yunzhu, Lan Ma, Wu Yin, Huang Yan and Qi Mengshi. The film was directed by Shen Fu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes released?
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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes was released on January 1, 1948 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes worth watching?
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The Lights of Ten Thousand Homes (1948) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.