Rickshaw Boy
1982, Chinese. Directed by Ling Zifeng.
Xiang Zi is a rickshaw boy who has always had a desire to excel and a thirst for freedom. He married Hu Niu who died of dystocia later. After her death, another girl, Xiao Fuzi, falls in love with Xiang Zi but they are separated by poverty. Xiang Zi works very hard in order to change his life, only to find that Xiao Fuzi is dead just as he begins to be hopeful for their future. Finally, Xiang Zi, an unflinching man, surrenders to that dark society.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 1 January 1982
- Original title
- 骆驼祥子
- Country
- China
- Written by
- Ling Zifeng
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What Rickshaw Boy is based on
Rickshaw Boy is based on Rickshaw Boy (1937) by Lao She.
1937
Rickshaw Boy
By Lao She
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How long is Rickshaw Boy?
Rickshaw Boy runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
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Which OTT platform is Rickshaw Boy on?
Rickshaw Boy isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1982. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rickshaw Boy?
If you liked Rickshaw Boy, try Buddha Mountain, Hardball, Hounddog.
Who directed Rickshaw Boy?
Rickshaw Boy (1982) was directed by Ling Zifeng and stars Guan Zongxiang, Siqin Gaowa, Zhang Fengyi.
What is Rickshaw Boy based on?
Rickshaw Boy is based on Rickshaw Boy (1937) by Lao She.