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Where to watch The Long Lane (1956) in the UK

The Long Lane (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

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The film focuses on a mother (Chen Yanyan) burdened by guilt after abandoning her newborn daughter in a long lane 17 years earlier, so that she could adopt a son to fulfil the traditional belief that only a male heir could continue the family line. However, when her adopted son (King Hu) becomes a disappointment, the mother’s regret deepens. On her deathbed, she confesses her secret to her husband (Wang Yin), who resolves to find their lost daughter.

  • Film
  • 1956
  • 99 min
  • ★ 9.0/10 TMDB
  • Family
  • Drama

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DirectorBu Wan-Cang

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