People of the Grasslands (1953)

Drama

The People on the Grassland is one of the earliest “minority nationality films” produced in the PRC. It features Mongolian herders who serve the people in the struggle against the forces of the KMT. The film was released in China in 1953 and became particularly well-known for its songs and theme-music.

Cast

Sa Ren Ge Wa
Bu Sang
Security bureau chief
Ma's mother
Shouqing Lu
Ganbu Qi
Ma Yu Suo Na
Yishu Bai
Village head

Crew

Director
Music
Writer
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Art Direction
Makeup Artist
Assistant Director
Sound Recordist