So Long, My Son (2019)
FilmyChill score
Must watch
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 7.7 from 236 ratings on TMDB
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So Long, My Son is streaming in Malaysia on MUBI.
What the audience says
So Long, My Son sits near the top of Chinese films on audience ratings. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 236 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 3h 5m on it?
3h 5m of Chinese drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Why
- Currently 7.7/10 from 236 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
Two married couples adjust to the vast social and economic changes taking place in China from the 1980s to the present.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 5m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Chinese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Wang Xiaoshuai
Cast
Wang Jingchun
Liu Yaojun
Yong Mei
Wang Liyun
Qi Xi
Shen Moli
Du Jiang
Shen Hao
Ai Liya
Li Haiyan
Li Jingjing
Gao Meiyu
Where to watch in Malaysia
MUBI
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 29 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is So Long, My Son worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 7.7/10 on audience ratings. 3h 5m of Chinese drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
Where can I watch So Long, My Son?
You can stream So Long, My Son in Malaysia on MUBI.
When is So Long, My Son coming to streaming?
So Long, My Son is already streaming in Malaysia on MUBI.
What language is So Long, My Son in?
So Long, My Son is a Chinese film (Drama).