At the same time, the film gives the audience aesthetic pleasure by combining the artistry and accuracy of film language and image, such as the contrast of pictures and the concreteness and typicality of characters.
In addition to its unique cultural perspective-shot by westerners, American actors play farmers in China, which brings freshness to the audience, and its profound philosophical and humanistic care and artistic production make it a valuable film.
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The main plot of Dragon Seed: In the late 1930s, a family named Tan lived in the countryside of China. The old couple Tan Ling (walter houghston) also has a daughter and three sons, while Xiaoyu (katharine hepburn) is the daughter-in-law of Tan Jia's second son (Turhan Bey).
After the Japanese invasion of China, this quiet little village has undergone earth-shaking changes. Facing the dilapidated homeland, Xiaoyu, a young and brave female militia, led the villagers in a heroic struggle with the invaders.