The Younger Generation (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Younger Generation is a drama film directed by Griffin Yueh Feng, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. The Younger Generation is an ultra-tragic tale about a young girl, played by Ivy Ling Po who gets married, has five kids, then she and her husband die forcing one child sold to prostitution to feed the other four. Chinese culture dictates that great respect is given to the elders and in The Younger Generation, it is an elder that is the hero, telling audiences that although sadness abounds, they can return home happy with their Confucius mindset.
Who’s in it. The Younger Generation stars Ivy Ling Po as Mei Shu Qing, Yang Fang as Jiang Shao Wen, Nau Nau as Jiang Xiu Wen and Lin Jing as Granny (Qing's mother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Younger Generation has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Younger Generation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Younger Generation tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Younger Generation (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Younger Generation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Younger Generation worth watching?
- The Younger Generation holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Younger Generation?
- The Younger Generation stars Ivy Ling Po, Yang Fang, Nau Nau, Lin Jing and Ching-Ho Wang.
- When was The Younger Generation released?
- The Younger Generation was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.