Morning Glow (1959)

Plot Summary

After school, Xinhua Primary School was quiet until Principal Lin Zheng heard arguing between fifth-graders Hua Xiaochuan and Fang Mingzhu. Fang was supervising Hua, who was late, as he did chores. Hua’s friend Zhang Chen wanted to help, but Fang refused, causing an argument. Principal Lin believed labour as punishment was ineffective and should be replaced with work-study programs, as instructed by the municipal party committee. He assigned Hong Dawei to lead the program, but Teacher Jiang opposed it, emphasising classroom education. Despite initial resistance, students participated in tire-moving labour, training teachers, parents, and students. Three students took sick leave, fueling Teacher Jiang’s objections. Principal Lin and the academic director found some parents were overly indulgent. Secretary Liu commended their efforts and encouraged them to continue.

Full Cast & Characters

Pang Xueqin

Zhen Lin

Zhongyin Ye

Teacher Jiang

Zhang Guilan

Ying Meng

Wang Yansheng

Secretary Liu

Li Xida

Dawei Hong

Na Meng

Grandma Fang

Wang Jingfang

Father of Fu Jin

Juguang Zhang

Master Zhang

Lin Na

students' parents

Chunying Wang

students' parents

Li Xiaogong

students' parents

Li Wancheng

Teacher A

Director & Crew

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