Episode number 2 of Series “Heart of the Dragon”.
This program visits Minus Eighteen Street in northern Harbin (Ha-erh-pin) to examine urban life in China, using the family of a railway policeman as an example. Also looks at institutions for those with whom the community cannot cope. Highlights how life is governed by concepts of honour, moral conduct, courtesy and respectful behaviour which are deep rooted in Chinese society.
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ACMI Identifier
016873
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → China - Social conditions
Television → Television programs
Television → Television programs → Television programs - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)