Storyline

In China gruff Air Force captain Cliff Brandon wakes up after a night of drinking to discover he has purchased the housekeeping services of comely, young Shu-Jen from her father. Disappointed by Cliff's insistence on staying out late in bars, Shu-Jen leaves for home when Cliff, made aware that she is carrying her child, finds her and marries her in a delightful traditional Chinese ceremony. Happy days are spent as Shu-Jen and her infant daughter join Cliff at a forward base until Cliff, returning from a supply-drop mission, hears the base is under attack by Japanese bombers.—Doug Sederberg

Plot Keywords

pilot, young woman, priest, soldier, young boy, gritty, melodramatic, spectacular, touching, china, bar, airstrip, los angeles, airplane, world war ii, alcoholism, pregnancy, depression, responsibility, unusual romance, love, discovery, transformation, sacrifice, 1950s

Short Review

China Doll is a delicate, spare, old man's movie, with quiet attention to character detail.

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Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 3.99]