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The Chinese Widow

2017, Chinese. Directed by Bille August.

It’s 1941 and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor has destroyed America’s morale. The US President Franklin D. Roosevelt then decides to risk it all by bombing Tokyo and raise more hope for his citizens. After completing its mission, a unit of the US Air Force is forced to make an emergency landing in China. Its commander Jack Turner (Emilie Hirsch) barely survives but gets rescued by Ying (Crystal Liu), a local widow who will stop at nothing to hide him from the Japanese occupant.

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Runtime
1h 37m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Chinese
Rated
R

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Released
10 November 2017
Original title
烽火芳菲
Country
China
Written by
Greg Latter
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What The Chinese Widow is based on

The Chinese Widow is based on a true story.

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Is The Chinese Widow worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 230 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Chinese Widow?

The Chinese Widow runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).

Does The Chinese Widow have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Chinese Widow. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Chinese Widow parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Chinese Widow is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Chinese Widow on?

The Chinese Widow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Chinese Widow?

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Who directed The Chinese Widow?

The Chinese Widow (2017) was directed by Bille August and stars Liu Yifei, Emile Hirsch, Fangcong Li.

What is The Chinese Widow based on?

The Chinese Widow is based on a true story.

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