Family is a crucial part of life, and family is one thing that keeps a person rooted in their culture or values. Movies are a fun way to spend time with family. There are tons of different genres available. Many films have family themes, showcasing families with different dynamics, some are just like your regular families, and some are dysfunctional. Here are the top 10 Chinese films that show Families.
1. Dim Sum Funeral (2008)
Dim sum funeral is a 2008 Anna Chi-directed film. The movie revolves around the siblings of the family. They all reunite for their mother's funeral. They are from China, so their mother wanted a traditional Chinese seven-day funeral, leaving them no choice. They all have to stay under one roof for seven days. These seven days bring back memories and force them to solve issues between them.
2. The Curse Of The Golden Flower (2006)
The curse of the golden flower is a Chinese film directed by Yi-Mou Zhang in 2006. The movie is about an emperor King Ping, who came back with his son to his family to celebrate holidays. Not every family is loving and caring, especially the royal families; Prince Jai is shocked to know that his mother is scheming against his father.
3. Outcast (2014)
Outcast is a 2014 Chinese-American film directed by Nick Powell. Outcast is not exactly the movie you want to see for family love. The younger prince learns about the plan made by his elder brother to kill him. So, to save his life, he decides to escape the palace. He teams up with the emperor and his daughter to win his right on the throne.
4. Hi, Mom (2021)
Hi, mom is a 2021 Chinese movie directed by Jia Ling. This movie beautifully captures family love and motherly love. The story is about the relationship between a mother and a daughter. The daughter travels back in time to help her mother have a better life.
5. The Banquet (2006)
The Banquet is a 2006 Chinese movie directed by Feng Xiaogang. The Banquet is a story of an imperial family. The films about the royal families always have twisted plots. In this movie, an emperor marries a woman who is his son's lover. The brother of the King kills him, and now his son wants to avenge his death.
6. Meet The In-laws (2012)
Meet the in-laws is a Li Haishu-directed film that came out in 2012. The movie is about a couple who are about to get married, they have decided to meet each other parents. The groom is a psychologist who visits his girlfriend's parents. He discovers that his father-in-law is his patient. The comedy of error makes the movie fascinating and funny to watch.
7. Little Door Gods (2015)
Little door gods is a 2015 Chinese animated movie directed by Garry Wang. Little door gods is a movie about gods who want to restore the faith of humans in gods. They decide to help a family who runs a soup shop. It is a very wholesome movie.
8. My People, My Homeland (2020)
My people, My homeland is a 2020 Chinese film directed by a different set of directors as it is an anthology. The movie explores the various cultures of China and has the theme of family love and belongingness. It has five stories that show people in different parts of China.
9. The Family (2015)
The family is a 2015 movie directed by Shumin Lui. The movie revolves around the old couple, who have three children. One of their elder daughters is divorced and lives with them. The other two children have their families and live far away from them. They don't visit their parents often because of the distance. The couple decides to go on a long journey to meet their children.
10. The Farewell (2019)
The farewell is a 2019 Lulu Wang-directed movie. The movie revolves around Billi, knowing about her grandmother's illness. All the family member decides to meet her. They all agreed not to tell her about her illness. So, they made an excuse for the wedding happening in the family. All of them get to spend time with her and give her farewell.
