The True Story of Ah Q
1958, Chinese. Directed by Yang'an Yuan.
A casual laborer in a small town is subjected to daily defeats and brutalities but somehow manages to achieve a spiritual sense of triumph.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 19 November 1958
- Original title
- 阿Q正傳
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Chi Xu, Yan Xu, Ke Yao
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The True Story of Ah Q runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
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Which OTT platform is The True Story of Ah Q on?
The True Story of Ah Q isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1958. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The True Story of Ah Q?
If you liked The True Story of Ah Q, try Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains, Mr. Tree, Pickpocket.
Who directed The True Story of Ah Q?
The True Story of Ah Q (1958) was directed by Yang'an Yuan and stars Guan Shan, Liang Hung.