China Cry_
Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.
Starring
Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta
Box Office
$4.2M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
China Cry was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenc...
China Cry is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 41m.
CAST (18)
Julia Nickson
Sung Neng Yee
France Nuyen
Mrs. Sung
James Shigeta
Dr. Sung
Russell Wong
Lam Cheng Shen
Philip Tan
Colonel Cheng
JC
Jak Castro
Labor Camp Guard
Bennett Ohta
Labour Camp Doctor
Lloyd Kino
Police Captain
FB
Fung Bing Chang
Governess
LL
Lau Lee Foon
Young Neng Yee
LW
Leung Wai Li
Maid
SY
Sandie Yeung
Tutor
Ho Pak-Kwong
Gardener
K
Kimo
Japanese Officer
Lee Hung
Chauffeur
Daphne Cheung
Chung Shing
Catherine Dao
Ling Mei
Michael Lee Ming-Yeung
Old Man in Corridor
BOX OFFICE
$4.2M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Country
Rating
6.0/10 (7 votes)
Box Office
$4,200,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is China Cry about?
Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "new society", but soon becomes disenchanted by the economic misery the changes bring to her family. Before long, the authorities become aware of Neng Yee's feelings and she is taken to a labour camp, overseen by the sadistic Colonel Cheng.
How long is China Cry?
China Cry has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who stars in China Cry?
The cast of China Cry includes Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta, Russell Wong, Philip Tan.
How much did China Cry make at the box office?
China Cry earned $4,200,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of China Cry?
China Cry has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance