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The Goddess (1934)

7.8/10 1934 1h 19m Released

A story of a mother’s love.

A young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.

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Top Cast

Ruan Lingyu
Ruan Lingyu
The Goddess
Zhang Zhizhi
Zhang Zhizhi
Boss Zhang
Keng Li
Keng Li
The Goddess's Son
Junpan Li
Junpan Li
Principal
Huaiqiu Tang
Huaiqiu Tang
Tian Jian
Tian Jian

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CinemaSerf 7/10

There is something really quite poignant about this story of a young Chinese mother who finds herself trapped in a scenario that offers her little chance of liberation. She (Ruan Lingyu) is trying to bring up her baby son by working in a brothel. When the police raid that one evening, she darts down an alleyway and seeks shelter in what she doesn’t appreciate is the home of “Zhang” (Zhang Zhizhi). He’s a bully and…

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FAQ about The Goddess

What is The Goddess about?
A young prostitute, who is trying to give her infant son a good start in life, must contend with a coercive pimp and the prejudices of others.
When was The Goddess released?
The Goddess was released in 1934.
What genres does The Goddess belong to?
The Goddess is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in The Goddess?
The cast of The Goddess includes Ruan Lingyu, Zhang Zhizhi, Keng Li, Junpan Li, Huaiqiu Tang.