Sampan Family (1949)

Presents through the daily activities of the Ling family, who navigate the Min River in Fukien Province, the story of Chinese families who live and make a living aboard the sampans. Shows the daily fishing that earns the family's livelihood, life aboard a small boat, and the ways the family, from babies to the old people, work together as a team.Presents through the daily activities of the Ling family, who navigate the Min River in Fukien Province, the story of Chinese families who live and make a living aboard the sampans. Shows the daily fishing that earns the family's livelihood, life aboard a small boat, and the ways the family, from babies to the old people, work together as a team.
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[@brianarbenz7206]

Totally cool. I have been educated by this short film. One of the best I've seen on A/V Geeks.

[@aahuaang]

a rare documentary on 连家船 or 疍民. The title is《舢板之家》in chinese. My great-great-grandfather is of Dan people.

[@breadbaking3976]

I have a Sampan in my name