China, during the rule of the Qing Dynasty. The arranged marriage between Wang Lung, a humble farmer, and O-Lan, a domestic slave, will endure the many hardships of life over the years; but the temptations of a fragile prosperity will endanger their love and the survival of their entire family.

"China… Land of unrest… Tomorrow they may starve!"

Credits

Sidney FranklinDirector

Paul MuniWang

Luise RainerO-Lan

Walter ConnollyUncle

Tilly LoschLotus