The True Story of Ah QMovie
Based on the 1921 novella of the same name by one of China's most well-known modern writers, Lu Xun (Lu Hsun), the True Story of Ah Q is set during the 1911 revolution. Ah Q is a lowly peasant who wants to rise above his class, or at least get out of his grinding poverty. At first he thinks the way to do it is by marrying into a better station in life; later, he joins the revolution as he feels that is the only way he and others like him can transcend poverty. In this film version of Lu Xun's story, the character of Ah Q might benefit from a more rounded humanity to make him appealing to those not familiar with the harsh environment in China before the 1911 revolution.
About The True Story of Ah Q
The True Story of Ah Q is a 1981 drama movie directed by Cen Fan.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 5m, production credits from China, an original language code of ZH.
The credited cast includes Yan Shunkai, Li Wei, Yikang Jin, Wang Suya. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
