IMDb > Shen nu (1934)

Overview

User Rating:
7.6/10   291 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 9% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Yonggang Wu
Writer:
Yonggang Wu (script director)
Contact:
View company contact information for The Goddess on IMDbPro.
Genre:
Drama more
Plot:
Street walker by night, devoted mother by day, a woman fights to get her young son an education amid criminal and social injustice in China. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
A prophetic and visionary allegory more (11 total)

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Lingyu Ruan ... The 'Goddess' (as Ruan Ling-Yu)
Tian Jian
Zhizhi Zhang ... The 'Boss' (as Zhang Zhizhi)
Keng Li (as Li Keng)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Goddess (International: English title)
more
Runtime:
Germany:85 min | USA:73 min (2008 TCM print)
Country:
China
Language:
Mandarin
Sound Mix:
Silent
Certification:
USA:TV-PG (TV rating)

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Referenced in Yuen Ling-yuk (1992) more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
7 out of 18 people found the following comment useful.
A prophetic and visionary allegory, 27 October 2005
10/10
Author: white rabbit (white.rabbit.s@hotmail.com) from United States

A prophetic and visionary allegory of Chinese history, and an illuminating comment on the dynamics of repression. The protagonist is Mother China. Despoiled by international society, she must peddle her ass on the streets of Shanghai to support her son.

She is raped by a fat gambler, who then moves in with her, keeping her son as hostage. This lecherous clown looks very like the young Mao.

Wanting him to succeed in life, she sends her son to school, but he is expelled when outraged parents find out who his mother is. The old principal resigns.

If this incomparable film acquires an effective score it will spell the end for the Chinese Communist Party.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (11 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Shen nu (1934)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
question.... rilley86
On TCM June 9, 2008, 12am dautkomm
DVD chrischrisdoodah
The Goddess meyerhar
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Changeling Salvatore Giuliano Salaam Bombay! Frozen River Mifunes sidste sang
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Drama section IMDb China section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.