So Long, My Son (2019)
▸ Must watch
So Long, My Son is streaming in Singapore on MUBI.
The verdict
So Long, My Son ranked near the top of that week's Chinese film crop. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 236 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. At 185 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Singapore you can stream it on MUBI.
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 Singapore
MUBI
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreApple TV Store
Availability as of 26 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is So Long, My Son worth watching?
Must watch. 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 Singapore on MUBI.
When is So Long, My Son coming to streaming?
So Long, My Son is already streaming in Singapore on MUBI.
What language is So Long, My Son in?
So Long, My Son is a Chinese film (Drama).