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The Goddess (1934)

Wu Yonggang

DramaSilent

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About

The Goddess is a 1934 Chinese silent film directed by Wu Yonggang,

featuring Ruan Lingyu in one of her most notable roles. It tells the poignant story of a

single mother who works as a streetwalker to provide for her young son

amidst the social injustices of 1930s Shanghai. The film follows an unnamed woman who leads a double life: a devoted

mother by day and a prostitute by night. She faces numerous challenges,

including exploitation by a local gangster who claims her as his

property. Despite her struggles, she strives to secure a better future

for her son, ultimately facing tragic consequences. Set during a tumultuous period in China, The Goddess reflects the harsh

realities faced by many women at the time. The film highlights the

societal stigma surrounding prostitution and the sacrifices made by

women to support their families. Ruan Lingyu's portrayal of the

"Goddess" humanizes the struggles of women in similar situations. The Goddess is celebrated as one of the best-known films from China's

Human-made No record of this work says a model made it. What this means.

Archive: Internet Archive, in Silent films
Licence or status: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as the Internet Archive states it.
Credit: Wu Yonggang
Language: Chi / English Subtitles
Who can watch: The archive gives no rating. Invisible Network shows it to Adult profiles and older, judged from its collection and subjects. How films are placed